Oxnard, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, February 20, 2026, a traffic collision involving a gray Toyota pickup truck resulted in fatal injuries, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 3:54 PM on northbound U.S. 101 near South Rose Avenue.
Initial reports indicate the gray Toyota pickup truck collided and came to rest on the right shoulder of the freeway. The incident was later upgraded from a traffic collision with unknown injuries to a fatal collision as emergency personnel responded.
Ventura County Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance. Officers conducted a traffic break to control approaching vehicles and protect first responders working along the right shoulder.
Authorities arranged for the involved vehicle, identified as a Chevrolet Colorado with moderate front-end damage, to be towed from the scene. Caltrans was notified to assist with traffic management and roadway safety.
The fatality was confirmed at approximately 4:39 PM. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
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 through a Wrongful Death Claim.
