Fatal Highway 101 Crash Leaves at Least One Person Dead

VENTURA, CA (August 11, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a deadly vehicle crash on Highway 101 that claimed the life of one person on Friday.

Police responded to the incident around 6:44 P.M. at the northbound side of the 101 freeway north of Seaward Avenue.

Upon arrival, the CHP discovered a dark grey vehicle in a ditch, about 15 feet off the road.

At this time, the total number of injuries remains unclear in the crash on Highway 101, unfortunately the authorities declared one person deceased at the scene.

The fatal crash on Highway 101 is currently being investigated by both Ventura County officials and the CHP.


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