![[10-22-2024] 85-Year-Old Woman Killed, Two Others Injured After Single-Vehicle Collision on Highway 126](https://ak1.to//b@B2.webp)
An 85-year-old woman died, and two other passengers suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Highway 126 in Fillmore on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol-Moorpark Area, the crash occurred around 5:04 p.m. west of Hopper Canyon Road.
CHP’s initial investigation revealed that the 2015 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound when the driver lost control, striking a metal post, a telephone pole guide wire, and a boulder before stopping on the right shoulder.
The right rear passenger, identified as Maria C., 85, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by Ventura County Fire Department personnel. The two other passengers, a 60-year-old and a 31-year-old, both from Fillmore, sustained minor injuries.
The CHP stated that drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
