Ventura County, CA – On the morning of Thursday, January 8, 2026, a fatal traffic incident was reported on State Route 126 westbound at the South Kimball Road off-ramp, according to CHP Fatal.
California Highway Patrol logs indicate the incident was first reported at approximately 9:54 AM. Initial reports described a vehicle that had exited the roadway on the westbound off-ramp.
Responding officers located a black SUV stopped on the right shoulder. Further details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the incident were not immediately available.
CHP requested additional resources to assist at the scene, including a tow truck for a Chevrolet Avalanche and animal control services for a dog that was found at or near the vehicle. Officers coordinated with towing services and animal control through landline and radio communications.
Authorities documented the scene and implemented standard investigative and traffic safety procedures while the incident was addressed. The roadway was managed to allow responders to work safely and to minimize traffic disruption.
Later in the morning, CHP reported that family members arrived on scene and arranged to take possession of both the vehicle and the dog. The incident response concluded after the vehicle was removed and the scene was cleared.
The circumstances surrounding the fatality remain under investigation. Additional information, including the identity of the deceased and the cause of the incident, has not been released by authorities.
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