Body Found in Ravine off 101 Freeway in Camarillo Under Investigation
Investigation Underway
Investigators from the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Coastal Division Investigative Services Unit are working to determine the cause of death of a female body found in a ravine south of the 101 Freeway in Camarillo.
Discovery of Body
On Friday at approximately 11:50 a.m., CHP Ventura Communications Center was notified of a body found during an aerial search by the Ventura County Aviation Unit. The VC Aviation Unit was in the area searching for a possible missing person.
Response and Investigation
Officials from CHP Moorpark, CHP’s Coastal Division Investigative Services Unit, and detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the location to assist with the death investigation. Foul play is not suspected, and no arrests were made. The involvement of alcohol or drugs is still unknown.
Traffic Impacts
There were no lane closures on 101 Freeway during this investigation and recovery.
Assisting Agencies
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Ventura County Search and Rescue, and the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation and recovery of the body.
Contact Information
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the CHP’s Moorpark office at 805-553-0800.
Conclusion
The investigation into the death of the female body found in the ravine off the 101 Freeway in Camarillo is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the cause of death. The public is encouraged to contact the CHP’s Moorpark office with any information they may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How was the body discovered?
The body was discovered during an aerial search by the Ventura County Aviation Unit. - Is foul play suspected?
No, foul play is not suspected. - Were there any lane closures on the 101 Freeway?
No, there were no lane closures on the 101 Freeway during the investigation and recovery. - Who is investigating the case?
The California Highway Patrol’s Coastal Division Investigative Services Unit and detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the case.
