OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On September 23, 2018 at approximately 2:35 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding an injury traffic collision in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street.  When officers arrived, they located an injured male subject in the intersection. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was possibly involved in an altercation with an unknown subject in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street.  Immediately following the possible altercation, the victim was struck by an older model white SUV. After the victim was struck, the vehicle fled the scene. Detectives are currently canvassing for video surveillance from the businesses in the area and following up on statements obtained from witnesses who were at the scene. The death of this subject is considered to be suspicious at this time.

Detectives are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fifthandmeta

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September 23, 2018, 09:30 a.m.