Devastating Wrong-Way Crash on Pacific Coast Highway near Point Magu Kills 1 [Ventura, CA]

1 Person Dead in Ventura Traffic Accident on Pacific Coast Highway near Point Magu

VENTURA, CA (October 7, 2025) – Friday night, a devastating wrong-way crash on Pacific Coast Highway near Point Magu killed one person.

The incident happened at around 10:08 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway near Point Magu.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a northbound Hyundai Elantra crossed over the double yellow lines and collided head-on with an Acura TSX. Then, a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe crashed into the Acura.

Moreover, responders pronounced the 29-year-old male driver of the Hyundai dead at the scene. Then, paramedics transported the 23-year-old male driver of the Acura to the Ventura County Medical Center with major injuries.

Furthermore, officers do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

Meanwhile, the incident closed a part of PCH but has long since reopened.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities ask anyone with details about the crash to call the CHP Ventura Area office at 805-662-2640.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.

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Moving Forward after the Devastating Wrong-Way Crash on Pacific Coast Highway near Point Magu

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