Oxnard, CA – Carmen Ramirez killed in Pedestrian Accident with Pickup Truck at Seventh St & A St
Oxnard, CA (August 15, 2022) – On Friday, August 12, an accident was reported in Oxnard involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck that tragically killed one person.
According to reports from the Oxnard police, the accident occurred in the vicinity of Seventh St and A St at approximately 6:40 p.m. Ventura County Supervisor, Carmen Ramirez was crossing the street, walking in a crosswalk when she was suddenly hit by a GMC Sierra pickup truck that was headed west on Seventh St towards A St.
Paramedics were immediately called and arrived on the scene within minutes and assessed Ramirez’s injuries and provided medical care. Ramirez sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the emergency room. Sadly, her injuries were too serious, and she passed away. Nobody else was injured as a result of the accident.
Police are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash. The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and has been cooperative with investigators.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrians are especially vulnerable when involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Pedestrian accidents are not as common as other types of accidents, but when they do occur, they tend to have some of the gravest outcomes. Unfortunately, in California, there are more pedestrian accidents reported than in any of the other states in the United States. In 2018, California reported 893 pedestrian fatalities from accidents with vehicles. The number of pedestrian fatalities has increased by 25 percent since 2014. And there were many additional pedestrian accidents reported that led to serious injuries.
In an effort to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents in the state, California has enacted a set of pedestrian right-of-way laws. According to California law, a driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in all crosswalks at intersections. Failing to follow this law and yield to a pedestrian will likely cause the driver to be liable for the accident.
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