Solo Crash Lands Ojai Man In Hospital
Report and photo by Logan Hall
A local man sustained serious injuries Friday evening after his vehicle went over the side of Maricopa Highway near Matilija Canyon Road before hitting two trees and bringing it to a stop at the edge of an embankment. According to the California Highway Patrol, Tim Diener, of Ojai, was traveling northbound on Highway 33 when he lost control of his truck. “He failed to negotiate the curve,” said CHP officer Micah Weilbacher, who responded to the scene. “He traveled across the southbound lane and into the left shoulder where he impacted the two trees. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for serious injuries including a broken leg and a major head laceration.”
Weilbacher said that alcohol might have been a factor in the crash. “He was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence,” he said.
No information has been released on Diener’s current condition and a cause of the crash is under investigation.
That’s FUNNY!!! LOL!!!
Hope he bought an “Adventure Pass” before he “parked” in the National Forest.
Hey Ann – I think the guy was in a car not a plane, although I’ll read the article again a few more times to make sure. What exactly is so funny or double meaning about the title?
Timmy, I have been looking for you! so sorry I found you this way. Penny Meister
As soon as I saw the words “solo crash lands” in the title head over my mailbox I knew it was writen by Logan Hall! there is always something a little odd about his titles like humor where it should be serious or a double meaning..
Alcohol might have been a factor.
Highway 33 can be tough to negotiate while driving sober. Sharp curves, narrow areas with Very steep drops down clifs, stupid agressive drivers speeding, etc. Attempting to travel this road while DUI is insane. Very lucky some innocent person was not involved, injured or killed! Idiot!!! Some countries punish people like this with a quick execution…
Matilija Canyon Road is just off Highway 33, past the Ojai
Quarry. You might be thinking of Matilija St downtown.
Would like to know just where is Matilija Cyn Rd is.
I know where Matilija Rd is but do not where Matilija Cyn Rd is.
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Just before the Wheel restaurant I think,,,