![[12-24-2024] Two Killed, Three Injured After Head-On Collision on Highway 126 East of Fillmore](https://ak1.to//6SDDa.webp)
Two people were killed, and three others sustained injuries, including one critically, in a head-on collision on Highway 126 east of Fillmore on Tuesday afternoon, December 24, 2024.
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Ryan Ayers, the crash occurred shortly after 2:20 p.m., about half a mile east of the Fillmore Fish Hatchery near Haines Canyon Road.
A 2024 Volvo SUV traveling westbound veered across the center median into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2019 Lexus heading eastbound. The Volvo was reportedly traveling at approximately 65 mph at the time of the crash.
Two occupants of the Lexus, a 39-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities are being withheld pending notification of their families.
The driver of the Volvo, a 44-year-old man from Oak View, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Ventura County Medical Center. Two passengers in the Volvo, a 35-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman, suffered moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Two dogs also died in the crash, one from each vehicle, while a third dog in the Volvo survived and was picked up by a family member.
Firefighters extricated two trapped patients from the wreckage, including the critically injured driver. Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies assisted with traffic at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not determined whether drugs or alcohol were factors.
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.
