Oxnard-- At approximately 11:38 p.m., Sunday, August 27, Oxnard Police Department Officers and EMS personnel responded to a service call about a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurring at Fifth Street and Patterson Road.
OFFICERS found a 15-year-old juvenile pedestrian suffering from multiple injuries upon arrival, and the preliminary investigation indicates a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling westbound on Fifth Street, passing Patterson Road, when it collided with the 15-year-old juvenile pedestrian crossing the roadway.
The juvenile sustained significant injuries, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, and is listed in critical condition.
The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Based on the initial investigation, Officers do not believe alcohol contributed to the collision. Traffic Investigators responded to the incident.
Anyone with information about the collision should contact Traffic Investigator Jay Benson at 805-385-7500 or via email at jay.benson@oxnardpd.org.
Residents with information about the case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600.
Residents can use the Investigator’s email if the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours. An email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator.
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