1 Dead in Oxnard Bicycle Crash near Saviers Road and Pleasant Valley Road
OXNARD, CA (May 5, 2024) – Friday night, a brutal bicycle accident near Saviers Road and Pleasant Valley Road killed 1 person.
The hit-and-run incident occurred just after 6:00 p.m. near Saviers Road and Pleasant Valley Road.
According to reports, the bicyclist was riding south on Saviers Road in the northbound bike lane.
As the bicyclist approached the Speedway Express gas station, a vehicle exited the station in a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer and proceeded to make a right turn onto Saviers.
Then, the driver collided with a cyclist and then fled the scene, according to police officials.
The cyclist sustained major injuries and was swiftly transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. However, despite medical efforts, the cyclist was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, as reported by the police.
Investigators are currently conducting an inquiry into the incident. While speed is not believed to have been a contributing factor, authorities are yet to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role.
The investigation remains ongoing, and individuals with any pertinent information are encouraged to reach out to Traffic Investigator Patrick Blanche at 805-200-5668 or via email at [email protected].
We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.
What’s Next after Brutal Bicycle Accident near Saviers Road and Pleasant Valley 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.
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