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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Motorcyclist |
| DATE/TIME: | June 23, 2018 / 1:16 a.m. |
| LOCATION: | Gonzales Rd. @ Campus Rd. |
| VICTIM(S): | Unidentified male |
| VEHICLE(S): | 2017 black Yamaha R6 |
| PREPARED BY: | Tim Kelley, Sergeant |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Manuel Perez III (805)385-7750 |
DETAILS:
On June 23, 2018, at approximately 1:16 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a motorcyclist down in the roadway on Gonzales Rd. just west of Campus Rd. When officers arrived on scene they located an unidentified subject lying in the road deceased.
Based upon the initial investigation, officers determined that the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Gonzales Rd. at a high rate of speed. For unknown reasons, the motorcyclist left the roadway and struck a tree.
It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding the collision is asked to contact Officer Manuel Perez III at (805)385-7750 or via email Manny.perez@oxnardpd.org
DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2018 / 8:00 a.m.