Oxnard woman killed in Carpinteria vehicle crash

An Oxnard woman died in a head-on collision that injured five others in Carpinteria on Saturday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

The crash occurred at 6:36 a.m. near the intersection of Carpinteria and Bailard avenues.

According to a preliminary investigation, a white Nissan NV200 panel van was traveling west on Carpinteria Avenue while a silver Toyota Sienna was eastbound. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan crossed over the lane divider and crashed into the Toyota head-on.

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The crash killed a woman from Oxnard, who was a passenger in the Nissan, authorities reported. Both drivers and three passengers from the Toyota were taken to a hospital. 

The driver of the Nissan, a 41-year-old Oxnard man, is expected to recover from his injuries, authorities said. The occupants of the Toyota, a family from Montecito, suffered moderate injuries, according to deputies.

Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have played a role in the crash, authorities said. The investigation is being conducted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Senior Deputy Jeff Farmer at 805-961-7514 or email him at jlf3077@sbsheriff.org. Information can also be given anonymously by calling 805-681-4171 or visiting https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip.

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Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and public safety reporter covering the night shift for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached by calling 805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com.