A man was killed when he was run down from behind while riding a bicycle in Oxnard Thursday morning.
According to the Ventura County Star, the victim was riding north Vineyard Ave when he was struck by northbound semi-truck driver. The paper places the collision in the city’s Del Rio neighborhood, just north of Simon Way on Vineyard shortly after 10 am.
There’s no identity for the victim or the driver at this time. There’s also no word on why the driver apparently didn’t see someone riding a bicycle directly in front of him in broad daylight.
The victim was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.
The driver remained at the scene and assisted the fallen bike rider.
Anyone with information is urged to call Oxnard Police Corporal Manuel Perez at 805/385-7750, or email manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org.
This is at least the 44th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the third that I’m aware of in Ventura County.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the victim and his loved ones.
Read the story on Yahoo if the paper blocks you.
This occurred a mile from my house and I ride right through there several times a week. People drive like maniacs through there in general, and now there is road construction occurring for the next few months and its even crazier.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your update! I see you riding through here most days, riding very aggressively. I was concerned that maybe this was you that got hit. Fortunately, our HOA is safe in your hands.
Unbelievable. I just heard about this. I just talked to him Tuesday. He had just gotten back from a 40 mile bike ride. I clean his house, Was such a great guy. I am speechless. So, so sorry. Lynnett
I haven’t heard from my friend since Wednesday. We talk everyday. He lives in that area and same age as this person. His phone goes to VM. Not normal. I’m praying it’s not him. .
Tammy is your friends name Fred?
I haven’t heard from my friend since Wednesday. We talk everyday. He lives in that area and same age as this person. His phone goes to VM. Not normal. I’m praying it’s not him. . He rides for miles at a time.
Lynnett is this person Fred? I am an old friend of his spoke with him about 3 weeks ago. Trying to find info on services.