Moorpark, CA – In the early hours of Thursday, April 17, 2026, a single-vehicle collision resulted in a fatality on northbound State Route 23 near the Tierra Rejada Road off-ramp, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 1:27 AM on northbound State Route 23 near the Tierra Rejada Road off-ramp.
Authorities said a black Volkswagen Jetta sustained major rollover damage in the collision. Caltrans was contacted for a hard closure of the off-ramp, with the number three lane also closed during the investigation.
Caltrans arrived on scene within approximately 10 minutes of being contacted. A tow was requested for the vehicle following the conclusion of on-scene proceedings.
The incident was confirmed as a single-vehicle fatality with one occupant. No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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.
