On Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at 6:28pm, Ventura County Fire, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on westbound SR-126 at Sycamore Road, 5-miles west of Fillmore. Arriving firefighters found a single vehicle in the center divider with front-end damage. The occupant, Crystal Sandoval, 59, of Fillmore, was reported to be trapped in a 2007 Toyota Camry and unconscious. She had been traveling eastbound on the rain-soaked highway and for unknown reasons veered into the westbound lane, colliding with a concrete divider. Firefighters were able to extricate Sandoval from the vehicle by 7:00pm. She was transported to Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and was placed in a medically induce coma. On scene, CHP requested an evidence tow to respond to the scene; drugs/alcohol are not considered a factor in the crash. The accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Crystals friends have set up a GoFundMe account (www.gofundme.com/f/crystal-sandoval-car-accident-medical-expenses) to help defray her medical costs. According to the GoFundMe page, “As a result of the car accident, she has suffered swelling and bleeding of the brain, both of her ankles are broken, as well as her wrists, and a fractured pelvis. Crystal is currently in a medical induced coma to help with brain recovery where she will stay until the swelling goes down. She will need multiple surgeries once she is strong enough. The teams at VCMC are working around the clock to give her the best care possible. Crystal has a long road to recovery. With the recent loss of medical coverage our families are going to do everything we can to get her the care she needs. If you can find it in your heart to donate, anything you can give will be greatly appreciated.” The fundraiser is organized by Nicole Carroll, Erin Carroll and David Valenzuela. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.