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THOUSAND OAKS, Ventura County, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 — Two people were injured early on Thursday morning, October 29, in a crash on southbound State Route 23 at Sunset Hills Boulevard.
The crash was reported before 6 a.m. and involved a white Kia Sportage and a dark pickup truck, the California Highway Patrol said. Initial radio traffic indicated a vehicle had gone off the roadway with occupants still inside before the call was reclassified as a minor-injury collision. The truck sustained damage to its right side.
The collision left the pickup partially blocking a lane, and CHP units requested a tow truck to clear the wreckage. Lanes on southbound SR-23 remained affected for roughly an hour, with the onramp at South 1 closed before reopening around 6:26 a.m. Caltrans crews were asked to bring in a break in traffic near Olsen Road to assist with the cleanup.
The extent of the two reported injuries was not detailed, and both the cause of the crash and the vehicle that went off the roadway have not been confirmed. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
Intersection Crashes in California
This crash happened at State Route 23 and Sunset Hills Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, CA. For more on crashes at intersections across California, see our intersection safety guide for California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steps can lower the chances of a serious car crash?
Keeping a safe following distance, avoiding distractions like phone use, and slowing down in reduced-visibility conditions such as early morning darkness all help drivers react in time to avoid a collision.
What injuries are common in highway collisions like this one?
Crashes involving multiple vehicles at highway speeds usually cause whiplash, head and neck injuries, broken bones, and cuts from broken glass or debris.
What typically causes crashes like this one?
Common causes include driver distraction, following too closely, impaired driving, and loss of control, though investigators determine the specific cause only after reviewing evidence.
Does speed make a difference in how bad a crash is?
Yes. Higher speeds mean longer stopping distances and more force on impact, which raises the likelihood of serious injury for everyone involved.
