![[11-26-2024] Driver Killed, Another Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 126 in Santa Paula](https://ak1.to//x20D.webp)
A 59-year-old Fillmore woman was killed, and another driver sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 126 near Peck Road in Santa Paula late Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024.
The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. when the driver of a blue 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was merging onto the westbound highway from the Peck Avenue on-ramp during rainy weather.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Ryan Ayala, the pickup spun out across the westbound lanes and into the path of a black 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV driven by a 40-year-old Santa Paula woman.
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.
