One person died after a vehicle crashed into a tree on Highway 23 in Moorpark on Aug. 4.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to Happy Camp Road around 3:02 a.m. after a caller reported seeing a vehicle on fire, according to Sgt. Noah Watkins. The area is located along Highway 23 near Grimes Canyon Road.
The vehicle had a single occupant and crashed into a tree, causing it to catch fire, Watkins said. The driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
(This story may be updated to include additional details.)
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
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