Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision Kills Motorcyclist, Shuts Down 101 Freeway

Oxnard, Ventura County, CA: A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run traffic collision on the 101 Freeway in the city of Oxnard on Sunday night, Nov. 6, around 10:13 p.m.

Oxnard City Fire crews responded to reports of a traffic collision on US-101 at Rice Avenue where arriving units discovered a coupe had rear-ended a motorcycle which ejected the rider in the process.

The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. The driver of the coupe fled, prompting an extensive search.

It remains unclear if the driver that fled the scene was located.

Southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway between Rose and Rice avenues will remain closed into the morning commute while authorities conduct their investigation.

California Highway Patrol Ventura is handling the investigation.

Gabriel Pabon, Video Journalist / KNN