Female Bicyclist Struck and Killed by SUV on Hemlock Street at Seaside Drive [Port Hueneme, CA]

1 Hospitalized in Port Hueneme Bicycle Accident on Hemlock Street

PORT HUENEME, CA (June 19, 2019) – A 44-year-old Port Hueneme female bicyclist died after an SUV hit her on Hemlock Street.

The incident occurred on June 18. The Oxnard police and rescue crews responded to a report of a vehicle and bicycle collision around 5:30 a.m. on Hemlock Street at Seaside Drive.

The rider sustained serious injuries. Responders took her to Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura. However, she later died at the hospital.

Meanwhile, the 2006 Ford Explorer driver, a 26-year-old Oxnard man, remained at the scene and helped with police.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the collision happened when the westbound Ford Explorer approached Seaside Drive. The rider also traveled west on Hemlock Street. She made a left turn into the path of the vehicle and the Ford driver wasn’t able to avoid the collision.

Speed, alcohol or drugs are ruled out as factors in the collision.

The collision remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to call traffic Officer Justin Songer at 805-385-7750 or justin.songer@oxnardpd.org.

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Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the victim. We would like to offer our condolences to anyone grieving this senseless loss.

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