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1 dead after CHP pursuit ends in a Hwy 101 crash in Camarillo

By Ventura County Star

1 dead after CHP pursuit ends in a Hwy 101 crash in Camarillo

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A pursuit involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Highway 101 left the driver of vehicle being pursued dead Sunday night in Camarillo, authorities said.

At approximately 10:10 p.m., the CHP attempted to pull over a driver, suspected of driving under the influence, heading southbound on the 101 near Lewis Road, said Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Steve Jenkins.

After a short pursuit, the driver lost control of his vehicle near the Lewis Road offramp, resulting in a crash that ejected him from his vehicle, said Jenkins who confirmed the sheriff's office also went to the crash scene.

The driver was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The CHP's Ventura office did not respond to multiple requests for comment and information as of 3:30 p.m. Monday.

Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at [email protected]

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