Ventura, CA – A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 36-year-old man from Oxnard on Saturday morning. The incident occurred just after 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Rice Rd. and north of Channel Islands Blvd., according to reports from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD).
Authorities revealed that the driver was operating a Nissan Sentra. While making a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right, resulting in a collision with a pole situated on the east side of the road, as outlined by the CHP.
At this time, it remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident, as the driver was declared deceased at the scene by emergency responders from the VCFD.
The investigation prompted the temporary closure of one lane of the road, which remained closed until 1:00 p.m. A witness present at the scene was also contacted by CHP officials to provide further insight into the situation.