One dead in crash near Lake Casitas
One person was found dead at the scene of a traffic accident near Lake Casitas Thursday afternoon.
The incident was reported around 3:10 p.m. west of the intersection of Highway 150 and Santa Ana Road, according to Ventura County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol reports. The site is near the entrance to the lake and recreation area.
Fire crews arriving on scene described finding a single vehicle over the side with severe damage. Incoming units were initially advised to continue in with lights and sirens and a helicopter crew had been dispatched. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., the helicopter was called off when firefighters reported that the patient had died.