[04-14-2024] Ventura County, CA – Injuries Reported Following Multi-Vehicle Crash Caused by Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Near Camarillo

Several injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle crash caused by a drunk, wrong-way driver near Camarillo just after midnight on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the massive incident occurred at about 12:05 a.m. on the 101 Freeway near Camarillo Springs Road.

CHP said that they initially received reports of a wrong-way driver causing trouble along 101 Freeway by traveling southbound using the northbound lanes. 

Not long after, the suspect vehicle, a 2008 Honda Civic, caused a large crash, striking multiple other vehicles head-on. Reports indicate that the accident involved a total of 11 cars.

CHP confirmed that several people were injured in the multi-vehicle collision. The first vehicle the wrong-way vehicle struck, a 2016 Honda Civic, sustained significant damage. Its driver had to be saved from the wreckage after getting trapped before being transported to Los Robles Hospital. The extent of the other injuries was not immediately available.

The wrong-way driver was later identified as 24-year-old Luis C. from Santa Barbara. He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after being hospitalized for injuries to an undisclosed extent.

No further details were available at this time. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the massive incident.

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.