5 killed in fiery multi-car crash along PCH in Point Mugu area of Ventura County
Five people were killed Sunday in a multi-car wreck in the Point Mugu area, authorities said.
The crash was reported around 4:30 a.m. along the Pacific Coast Highway, north of Mugu Rock, in Ventura County.
It was there that two cars were involved in a fiery crash, resulting in multiple fatalities. According to the California Highway Patrol, one of the cars was suspected of crossing the center divider and crashing head-on into the other car.
"At that hour in the morning, there's generally little to no traffic out here in this portion of PCH. There was no significant weather issues. Clearly, one of the drivers was an errant driver that crossed over and hit the other one," said Sgt. John Larson of the CHP.
Authorities say both vehicles were engulfed in flames as a result of the impact of the collision. One of the vehicles was a 2011 Toyota SUV that had four occupants inside, and the other car was a 2020 Subaru sedan, which had one person inside. All victims died from their injuries suffered in the crash.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. It's unclear at this moment if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
A Sig-Alert remained in effect as the investigation centers around the victims, how they died, and the cause of the crash.
According to authorities, the PCH north of Mugu Rock is closed in both directions with detours in place. It remained unclear when the thoroughfare would be reopened. Those traveling in the area are advised to use the 101 Freeway as an alternate route.
The identity of the victims has not been released.
