On early Tuesday morning, authorities began their search for a hit-and-run driver involved in a fatal accident on the 101 Freeway in Camarillo. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a car and a semi-truck were initially suspected to be involved in the incident, as reported by the first caller.
Upon reaching the site near Carmen Drive on the northbound side of the freeway, officers discovered that the actual vehicles in question were a black 2007 Lexus IS 250 and a gray 2010 Ford Mustang. The preliminary analysis of the events suggest that the Lexus was moving at an increased speed in the northbound lanes before it maneuvered towards the right and collided into a concrete wall. This led the car to roll over and stop in the lanes.
Within seconds, the Lexus was struck by the Ford Mustang which subsequently propelled into the center dividers guard rail, CHP reports indicated. The Lexuss driver, a 40-year-old Oxnard man, was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Ford Mustangs driver reportedly fled the scene on foot post-crash and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The cause of the crash and the involvement of substances such as drugs or alcohol is currently under investigation. In light of the upcoming New Year celebrations, CHP has encouraged the public to plan their commutes responsibly to avoid such incidents. CHP office at 805-662-2640 is open for any leads or additional information about the crash.
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