Moorpark, CA (May 3, 2024) A chaotic and tragic four-vehicle collision occurred near Moorpark on Thursday, May 2nd. The tragedy claimed the life of 43-year-old Los Angeles resident, Cristobal Sanchez-Perez, and left two passengers with injuries, according to reports. The deadly crash took place on State Route 118 between Moorpark and Somis, not far from Balcom Canyon Road.
Traffic on State Route 118 began to slow down on Thursday afternoon, May 2nd, but after 3:00 p.m. As vehicles approached the backed up traffic, they adjusted their speeds. As cars slowed and traffic backed up on the highway, a black Ford Raptor and a black Honda Civic approached the traffic jam. The two vehicles slowed down, as not to hit the vehicles in front of them. A white Ford Transit-250 van approached the slower traffic, but didn’t slow down, reports indicated. The van hit the back left side of the Honda, which pushed it into the back of the Ford Raptor. The van then crossed the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic where it collided, head-on, with a white Toyota Highlander.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found four vehicles with major damage blocking a good portion of the highway. The Ventura County Fire Department sent paramedics to the scene and they immediately found three occupants trapped inside the Toyota Highlander. Another person was found trapped inside one of the other vehicles, officers said. Firefighters used specialized tools and quickly extricated the victims from the vehicles. Sadly, the driver of the Toyota, 43-year-old Sanchez-Perez, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers inside the Highlander were injured and transported to a local hospital to receive treatment.
Officers had to close a portion of Highway 118 for several hours as the injured were helped, investigators gathered evidence and crews cleaned the scene. Tow trucks had to be called to remove at least two of the vehicles from the roadway and glass and debris had to be cleaned off the highway, according to reports.
Our team at Accident News Now extends our deepest condolences to the family of Cristobal Sanchez-Perez following this tragic collision. We know this is a difficult time for loved ones. Our team is here to offer guidance or to simply answer any questions you might have during this time of loss.
