A head-on crash occurred in Oxnard, Ventura County, sending two individuals to area hospitals on Friday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision transpired on the westbound side of the 34 Freeway east of Wood Road at around 5:15 p.m.
On arrival, officers found two wrecked vehicles, a 1995 Nissan and a 2021 Jeep, at the scene. Both drivers had sustained moderate to major injuries.
The Nissan driver was identified as 70-year-old Jorge Alvarez of Van Nuys, and the Jeep driver, a 32-year-old from Searcy, Arkansas. Alvarez was airlifted to Ventura County Medical Center with serious injuries, while the other driver was taken to St. John’s Hospital with moderate injuries.
Following the accident, the westbound stretch of the 34 Freeway was closed for approximately two hours for investigation and clearance of debris.
The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. People with information are urged to contact the CHP Ventura Area Office at 805-662-2640.