The Ventura County Fire Department responded to two crashes Thursday night in Camarillo that left three people dead and others injured.
The first was reported at about 7:53 p.m. at Las Posas and Laguna roads in the Oxnard Plains. Two vehicles were reportedly involved with one landing upside down in a ditch.
#LaguanaInc A total of 5 pt’s were affected by a traffic accident in the Oxnard Plains. 2 succumbed to their injuries 2 transported with minor injuries and 1 refused medical care. @CHP_Ventura will be conducting the investigation @VCFD pic.twitter.com/su7lGcyfFz
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) July 12, 2019
Fire officials say five people were involved in the crash. Two died from their injuries, one reportedly had minor injuries and another refused care, fire officials say.
The second happened just minutes later at about 7:59 p.m. at Fairway Drive and Center School Road.
Photos of the crash released by the Ventura County Fire Department show a large truck that appeared to have rolled.
#FairwayInc Traffic accident in Camarillo Estates. 2 victims 1 minor and not transported the other succumbed to their injuries. @CHP_Ventura will be handling the investigation. @VCFD pic.twitter.com/aO9yMjyO8m
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) July 12, 2019
Fire officials say one person died and another had minor injuries.
As of 9:43 p.m., Fairway Drive was closed between Center School Road and Deseo Ave., according to CHP.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of both crashes.
