Two Seriously Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash on Vineyard Avenue in Oxnard
Tesla Hits Toyota SUV Head-on in Crash on Vineyard Avenue (SR-232)
OXNARD, Calif. (June 5, 2026) — Two Ventura County residents suffered major injuries following a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver early June 1 on Vineyard Avenue (SR-232) in Oxnard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on State Route 232, just east of Perello Ranch Road, where investigators say a Tesla sedan traveling along the roadway crossed into opposing traffic and slammed head-on into an approaching Toyota SUV.
Two Seriously Injured in Head-on Crash
Emergency crews extricated both drivers from the wreckage before they were transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.
Authorities stated the Tesla driver was a 32-year-old Oxnard resident, and the Toyota driver was a 33-year-old from Camarillo. Their names have not been released.
Investigators said impairment does not appear to have played a role in the crash, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
Ventura County Accidents
Traffic collisions continue to be a major public safety concern in Ventura County. Countywide data shows an average of about 53 people are killed and hundreds more suffer serious injuries in crashes each year, with thousands of additional injury collisions reported annually.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is encouraged to contact CHP Officer B. Roberson at 805-662-2640.
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