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Arrest made in deadly 8-vehicle crash in Oxnard
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Danielle Smith , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 29-year-old man from Santa Paula was allegedly driving a pickup when the collision happened, causing a chain of events that resulted in the deaths and injuries. Two men, ages 31 and 58, died at the scene after being trapped in their vehicles.
A fatal crash involving eight vehicles occurred when a driver ran a red light and collided with two other cars. Two men, ages 31 and 58, died at the scene after being trapped in their vehicles. Four people suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The incident led to an arrest on suspicion of vehicular homicide. A preliminary investigation has been conducted, but further details are available from the source.
A 29-year-old man from Santa Paula was allegedly driving a pickup when the collision happened, causing a chain of events that resulted in the deaths and injuries.
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Category: safety Published: October 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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