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News Story - Fillmore Bicycle and Skateboard Safety Event
| Nature of Incident: | Fillmore Bicycle and Skateboard Safety Event | ||
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| Location: | Two Rivers Park, River St. and D St., Fillmore | ||
| Date & Time: | May 14, 2022 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Unit(s) Responsible: | Fillmore Police Department | ||
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| May is National Bike Month, and with bicycle-related injuries peaking in the summer months, this is an ideal time to adopt some proven injury-prevention strategies before sharing the road with motor vehicles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children (5-14 years) and adolescents (15-19 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for more than one-third of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments. A bicycle helmet is a cyclist’s best line of defense, reducing risk of head injury by more than 50%. For severe head injuries, the protective benefit is even higher. The Fillmore Police Department encourages all riders, regardless of age, to take advantage of modern safety equipment, and for parents to ensure their children are wearing helmets while riding bicycles and skateboards. Refer to California Vehicle Code 21212(a) for further detail. Through grant funding provided by California’s Office of Traffic Safety, the Fillmore Police Department will be offering a Safety Training Course for bicyclists, skateboarders, and pedestrians from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 14th. The event will be near the BMX track at Two Rivers Park and will feature a safety course, free helmets, prize raffle, and a food vendor. Several of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office’s specialized units and the City of Fillmore’s Fire Department will also be in attendance. |
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| Prepared by: | Deputy Jamal Labbé (#5173) | ||
| News Release Date: | May 4, 2022 | ||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Deputy Jamal Labbé 805-524-2233 / [email protected] Lisa Hammond, Fillmore Citizen Patrol 831-801-2276 |
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| Approved by: | Captain Garo Kuredjian | ||
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511