Jose Zarate Dead after Five-Vehicle Crash on 101 Freeway [Ventura, CA]
50-Year-Old Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision near Solimar Beach
VENTURA, CA (June 21, 2023) – Monday morning, a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 101 claimed the life of Jose Zarate.
The incident happened at around 9:30 a.m., on northbound 101 Freeway, just south of San Miguelito near Solimar Beach.
Upon arrival, the CHP learned that a 2012 Ford F-550 rear-ended a 2002 Toyota Tacoma causing a chain reaction. Police said the collision also involved a Tesla, a Honda HR-V, and a Honda Accord.
As a result, one of the vehicles caught on fire. However, officials were unsure as to which vehicle was consumed by flames.
Following the crash, authorities pronounced the driver of the Tacoma, 50-year-old Jose A. Zarate, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics rushed two other people to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Anyone who has any additional information about the deadly multi-vehicle crash is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol Ventura Area office at (805) 662-2640. Once available, further details will be provided.
Our team at Sweet James sends our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jose Zarate.
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