On Sunday, February 3, at 1:19 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported vehicle off the roadway, westbound SR126 at Howe Road. Arriving fire personnel found a solo vehicle into an avocado orchard with a total of four patients. All occupants suffered minor injuries and no ambulance transport was required. According to road safety experts, hydroplaning is most likely at speeds above 35 mph. It’s recommended to slow down as soon as rain starts. Driving 5-10 mph below the speed limit, especially in heavy rain or windy conditions, can significantly reduce the risk. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.