Ventura County, CA – In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, a fatal single-vehicle collision occurred on State Route 118 near Price Road, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports the crash took place around 3:59 AM and involved a single vehicle. The collision resulted in a utility pole being sheared, prompting emergency responders to contact Southern California Edison to address the downed infrastructure. Ventura County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, along with officers from the California Highway Patrol.
Due to the severity of the incident and ongoing rescue and investigation efforts, State Route 118 was shut down between Price Road and Aggen Road for several hours. The California Department of Transportation assisted in establishing a hard closure.
At approximately 4:35 AM, the Ventura County Medical Examiner was notified, confirming that the incident resulted in a fatality.
The road closure remained in effect for an extended period to accommodate emergency operations, utility repairs, and scene documentation.
Further details, including the identity of the deceased, have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The cause of the crash remains under active investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
