Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Fifth Street and Patterson Road Injures 1 [Oxnard, CA]

1 Person Hurt in Oxnard Pedestrian Accident on Fifth Street and Patterson Road

OXNARD, CA (August 30, 2023) – Sunday night, an alarming pedestrian crash on Fifth Street and Patterson Road injured one person.

The incident happened at around 11:40 p.m. near the intersection of Fifth Street and Patterson Road, near the Oxnard Airport.

According to the Oxnard Police Department, a westbound Chevrolet Avalanche SUV struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street.

Moreover, responders rushed the victim, an Oxnard teen, to Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries.

Furthermore, the vehicle driver, a woman from Port Hueneme, remained at the scene to cooperate with the authorities.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities asked anyone with details about the crash to call traffic investigator Jay Benson at 805-385-7500 or jay.benson@oxnardpd.org.

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What’s Next after Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Fifth Street and Patterson Road

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the alarming pedestrian crash on Fifth Street and Patterson Road, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.