Ventura fire units respond to traffic collision on the 101

On May 16, at 8:45pm, Ventura fire units responded to a reported traffic collision on the 101 southbound at the 33.

While enroute, it was reported that an occupant was entrapped in one vehicle and increased resources were requested. Upon arrival of the first engine company crew, they discovered a two-vehicle collision with one vehicle sustaining major front-end damage resulting in entrapment of the driver.

Crews immediately began medical treatment of two patients, simultaneously extrication of the entrapped victim was initiated utilizing hydraulic tools. Two patients were transported via ambulance to a local trauma center.