Flooding Causes Vehicle to Hydroplane Off Road

Vehicle Hydroplanes into Ditch Due to Flooding on State Route 23 North in Thousand Oaks, CA

📍 Thousand Oaks, CA

📅 Published: January 26, 2025 at 08:40 PM

🔄 Updated: January 26, 2025 at 09:35 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Thousand Oaks, CA
Thousand Oaks, January 26, 2025 -

A single vehicle incident occurred today on State Route 23 North near South Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, CA, due to flooding conditions. At approximately 8:25 PM, the vehicle hydroplaned off the roadway and into a ditch, resulting in no injuries.

Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where the vehicle was found approximately 10 feet off the roadway and not visible from the road. Witnesses reported that the driver, a female, was waving down passing motorists for help shortly after the incident.

The flooding on State Route 23 caused three-quarters of a lane to be covered with water, contributing to the vehicle's loss of control. The California Department of Transportation was notified and dispatched to address the flooding issue.

A tow truck was called to the scene to remove the vehicle after emergency services assessed the situation. While traffic in the area may have experienced minor disruptions, no major lane closures were reported.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving in inclement weather and to remain vigilant for potential flooding on roadways.

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