Fatal Traffic Collision
| Nature of Incident: |
Fatal Traffic Collision |
| Report Number: |
24-51568 |
| Location: |
300 Block of Grand Ave. |
| Date & Time: |
04/27/2024 @ 3:38 PM |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Ojai Patrol Services
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence
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| (D) David Whalen |
Ojai
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| Narrative: |
On April 27, 2024, at about 3:38 p.m., the Ojai Police Department and the Ventura County Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision on Grand Avenue near the intersection of Lion Street. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the pedestrian was riding a three wheeled rascal scooter at the time of the collision. The pedestrian was airlifted from the parking lot of Nordhoff High School and taken to VCMC for treatment for his injuries. The pedestrian was admitted into the hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation revealed the pedestrian was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue on his scooter near the bicycle lane. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Grand Avenue when it collided with the pedestrian, coming to rest in the westbound lane of Grand Avenue near the intersection of Lion Street.
The cause of the collision is under investigation by the Ojai Police Department and Camarillo Police Department Traffic Bureau. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Sergeant Greg Cadman at (805) 646-1414.
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| Prepared by: |
Sergeant Greg Cadman |
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| News Release Date: |
04/30/2024 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Sergeant Greg Cadman
(805) 646-1414
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Approved by:
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Captain Trina Newman
YES NO |
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511
