Ventura, CA : 25-year-old man killed in fiery Ventura crash on Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Authorities on Wednesday identified a 25-year-old man who died in a fiery crash in Ventura the night before. Cody Blackshear, of Colton, was declared dead at the scene. His Jeep Cherokee was so mangled that it was hard to recognize, officials said. The crash was reported about 6:35 p.m. off Highway 101 and Telephone Road. Blackshear was driving on southbound Highway 101 when his vehicle left the road for an unknown reason, hit a tree and caught fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. Witnesses and crews said the eucalyptus tree, about 20 to 25 feet tall, also caught fire. Southbound Highway 101 was temporarily closed after the crash as authorities investigated. source : Authorities identify man killed in fiery Ventura crash