Ventura County, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, June 27, 2026, a collision between a big rig and a vehicle resulted in a fatality on northbound US Highway 101, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 4:33 PM near the South Conejo Scales.
Authorities said the collision involved a big rig and a gray Audi A3, with the number three lane blocked during the initial response.
Ventura County Fire Department was requested to assist with extrication at the back of the northbound scales, and later redirected to the southbound scales to complete the extrication after being called away to a separate fire.
A tow was requested for the gray Audi A3, along with a heavy-duty tow for the big rig.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the full circumstances of the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s comparative negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
