Ventura, CA - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Totaling 2,208 square miles, Ventura County is a beautiful and ecologically diverse area of California on the north side of the Los Angeles metropolitan area

To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Ventura, go to Accuweather.com. The major freeways of Ventura include:

Links to accidents that occur in the Ventura area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Ventura area:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Ventura, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Ventura accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

​Ventura grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Ventura grief support organizations.

Ventura legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Ventura, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Ventura injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Ventura personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows the issues related to insurance policies, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Ventura wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Ventura accident lawyer can do to help.

 

 

State: 
California

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Most recent accident reports

At least 10 people were hurt, three of them critically, in a four-car crash on Highway 126 near Fillmore on Sunday. The crash happened around 1:20 p.m. at Hopper Canyon Road near train tracks.
Date: 
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Type: Car Accident
A 25-year-old Oxnard man was arrested Thursday for a hit-and-run incident in Ventura, police said.
Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Roadway: 
Nopalito Street
A 2-year-old boy was struck by a car and killed outside an elementary school Wednesday, authorities said.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
City: 
Oxnard, CA
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a DUI suspect in Oxnard on Sunday, police said. The suspect was later arrested.
Date: 
Saturday, January 25, 2014
City: 
Oxnard, CA
Three people were injured when a fishing boat ran aground in Anacapa Island off the coast of Port Hueneme Monday. The boat, known as Sea Biscuit, ran aground at Anacapa Island around 12:26 a.m., and was carrying about two dozen people.
Date: 
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Roadway: 
Anacapa Island

One person is dead and another person injured after a vehicle slammed into an Amtrak train in Camarillo on Monday.

Date: 
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Javier Murrillo was driving on Victoria Avenue when his vehicle slammed into a Nissan, then hit a Honda. He was taken to Ventura County Medical Center in critical condition. The other drivers involved in the crash were also injured.
Date: 
Thursday, March 26, 2015
City: 
Oxnard, CA

Ventura County coroner's officials say the name of one of those killed when a car and train collided in Oxnard cannot be released because relatives still haven't been located.

Date: 
Monday, June 2, 2014
Roadway: 
Fifth Street
City: 
Oxnard, CA