2 Oxnard Men Killed in Collision at Wells Road and Highway 126 in Saticoy
Ventura County, California (October 30, 2021) – Two men were killed in a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on Friday night in Saticoy, Ventura County.
The deadly crash happened at about 10 p.m. on Wells Road at Highway 126, according to the California Highway Patrol.
33-year-old Ruben F. Hernandez was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero SUV southbound on Wells, approaching Henderson Road when he collided with a 2017 Freightliner driven by a 64-year-old Fillmore man.
The police said the big rig was making a left turn from eastbound 126 to northbound Wells when the crash happened.
Ruben Hernandez Dies in Ventura Crash Involving Big Rig
The Mitsubishi got stuck under the trailer and caught fire.
Hernandez and his 22-year-old male passenger, both residents of Oxnard, were killed in the accident.
The driver of the big rig was unhurt.
Ventura City firefighters, Ventura Police Department officers and American Medical Response ambulance crews are among the teams that responded to the collision.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Ventura County
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3800 traffic crashes were reported in San Francisco in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 54 people. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.