[10-28-2026] Ventura County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Truck in Santa Paula

A man in his 70s was fatally injured after being struck by a truck in Santa Paula on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026.

According to the Santa Paula Police Department, officers learned of the crash around 6:55 p.m. on Highway 126, east of Hallock Drive.

First responders treated the pedestrian at the scene for life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

A preliminary investigation found that a man in his 50s was driving the truck westbound toward the railroad crossing when the pedestrian entered from the highway’s north side.

The truck struck the pedestrian just east of the railroad crossing. Police said there was no crosswalk or traffic signal at that location.

The driver stopped and cooperated with investigators. Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors, according to police.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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