California Highway Patrol

On October 18, 2008, at approximately 3:06 a.m., a hit-and-run traffic collision involving a Nissan Titan into a power pole, occurred on SR-118 (Los Angeles Avenue). The collision caused widespread power failure to many residents within the area and forced a closure on SR-118 while crews worked to clean up the scene.

Michael Ryan Herron, 25 years of age from Simi Valley, was driving his 2005 Nissan Titan pick-up truck westbound on SR-118 at an unknown speed, east of Santa Clara Avenue. Mr. Herron allowed his vehicle to cross into eastbound traffic and subsequently onto the right shoulder. His vehicle then struck a power pole which was located on the shoulder, causing a widespread power outage throughout the area. Following the collision, Herron fled from the scene and went back to his residence. Mr. Herron was contacted at his residence, questioned by officers, and was later arrested for driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

There were no other vehicles involved in the collision and no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.