Ventura Fire Crew frees Trapped Motorist – Accident Closes 101 Freeway

Units responded to a reported traffic collision. 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.

Southbound 101 was completely shut down during this incident.