Information Courtesy Moorpark CHP

On May 5, 2017 at approximately 6:08 A.M., an injury traffic collision occurred on SR (State Route) 126, at Center Street near the community of Piru.

Mr. Alexander Medrano, 41 years old, of Santa Paula, was driving his Nissan sedan eastbound on SR 126 approaching Center Street at an unknown speed. Mr. Freddy Carias, 29 years old, of Palmdale was driving a Volvo semi-truck, pulling two "bottom-dump" type trailers, westbound on SR 126, just past Center Street at a stated speed of 50 miles per hour. As Mr. Medrano approached Center Street, he fell asleep and allowed the Nissan sedan to cross over the double yellow lines into the westbound lanes of SR 126. The left front of the Nissan collided with the left front of the Volvo semi-truck. As a result of the collision, both vehicles became disabled blocking all lanes of SR 126. The Volvo semi-truck blocked the two westbound lanes and the Nissan blocked the two eastbound lanes. Mr. Medrano received major injuries and was trapped within the Nissan. The Ventura County Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated Mr. Medrano from the Nissan.

Mr. Carias was able to walk away from the incident and did not have any visible injuries. The Ventura County Fire Department, and AMR (American Medical Response), responded to assist with the extrication, medical care, and transportation of Mr. Medrano to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Caltrans and The Ventura County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control while the investigation was completed.

This incident resulted in a three and a half hour closure of SR 126 traffic lanes. Westbound SR 126 traffic was being diverted through Center Street and the community of Piru. Eastbound SR 126 traffic was being diverted through the right shoulder of SR 126. No arrests were made and alcohol/drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this collision. This collision is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol's Moorpark Area office.