A 75-year old man was killed in an Oxnard collision Saturday morning.
According to KEYT-TV, the victim was struck by a semi-truck driver while riding his bicycle around 3:43 pm Saturday, at South Oxnard Boulevard and West Wooley Road.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was struck as the driver was headed north on Oxnard after turning off of Wooley.
He died at the scene.
A police spokesman, speaking on a video from the scene, said the victim appeared to already be in the busy five-way intersection when he was run down.
The video, which is disturbing to watch, shows a mangled mountain bike under the truck, along with the victim’s body covered in a shroud. So be warned before you click the link, because you may not want to see it.
This is at least the 2nd bicycling fatality in Southern California already this year, and the first that I’m aware of in Ventura County.
Update: The victim has been identified as 75-year old Oxnard resident Adolfo Ambriz Heredia.
Still no word on why the truck driver hit Heredia’s bike, or whether he will be ticketed or charged for the apparent right hook crash.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Adolfo Ambriz Heredia and his loved ones.
Our prayers go up for the family and friends of the victim.