California Traffic News

Traffic Reports Logo
Search
Close this search box.
INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?

[06-08-2024] Ventura County, CA – Two People Killed After Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash Along Highway 101

[06-08-2024] Two People Killed After Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash Along Highway 101Two people were killed after a suspected DUI wrong-way crash in Ventura early Saturday morning, June 8, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. along Highway 101, north of Seaward Avenue.

Officers said they first received several reports of a Volkswagen Jetta traveling southbound on Highway 101 near Emma Wood State Beach using the northbound lanes. The wrong-way car was said to be going at about 80 mph, adding more hazard to the situation. 

Minutes later, they received another call stating that the Jetta had collided head-on with a 2011 Nissan Versa along the fast lane of the highway just north of Seaward Avenue.

Both the driver and the passenger inside the Versa died as a result of the collision. The victims were both men in their 50s. No further details were provided about the identities of the deceased individuals.

The wrong-way driver, later identified as Evan B., 21, only suffered knee pains. He was taken to the hospital for treatment before being booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury.

Information about any additional developments was not immediately available. Police work is underway.

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.

FREE POLICE REPORT

RELATED NEWS

[01-11-2026] Alameda County, CA – One Driver Killed, Another Arrested After Two-Vehicle Collision on Oakport St. in East Oakland

A traffic collision left one driver dead and the other under arrest in East Oakland on Sunday night, January 11, 2026. The crash occurred around 7:04 p.m. in the 4400 block of Oakport Street, near the...

[01-10-2026] Fresno County, CA – Woman Seriously Injured After Hit-and-Run at Ashlan and Blackstone Ave.

A woman is in serious condition after being struck by a driver who fled the scene in Fresno on Saturday evening, January 10, 2026. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers responded just...

[01-12-2026] Merced County, CA – Big Rig Overturns on Southbound Hwy 99 at Le Grand Road, Causing Lane Closures

A section of southbound Highway 99 in Merced County was closed following a crash involving an overturned big rig that damaged guardrails early Monday morning, January 12, 2026.  According to the...