NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Injury Traffic Collision at Costco |
| DATE/TIME: | March 19, 2018 / 11:35 a.m. |
| LOCATION: | Costco
2001 Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, Ca |
| DRIVER: | 86 year-old Oxnard resident |
| VEHICLE: | 1989 Buick Regal |
| PREPARED BY: | Tim Kelley, Sergeant |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Officer Michael Wood (805)385-7750 |
DETAILS:
On Monday, March 19, 2018, at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded to a traffic collision at the Oxnard Costco, located at 2001 Ventura Blvd.
When officers arrived they discovered that a white 1989 Buick Regal, driven by an 86 year-old Oxnard resident, drove through the entrance to the business and collided with six pedestrians. The vehicle came to rest inside of the business after striking a large merchandise display rack.
The injuries to the pedestrians ranged from minor to moderate. Two of the injured parties were transported to local hospitals by ambulance and treated for their injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and indicated to officers that he inadvertently placed his car into reverse and accelerated while attempting to park his vehicle in the store’s parking lot. Drugs and/or alcohol are not believed to have been involved. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. The collision is still under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed or had information regarding the collision is asked to contact Officer Michael Wood at (805)385-7750 or via email Micahel.wood@oxnardpd.org
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-19-18 / 2:00 p.m.