News Release: Fatal Traffic Collision (3/18/2021)

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            March 18, 2021, 2:36 p.m.  

SUBJECT:     Fatal Traffic Collision

LOCATION:   Bard Road west of Justin Way, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE:  28-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

                                 2003 Nissan 350Z

DRIVER/VEHICLE:  30-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

                                  2003 Ford Explorer                                   

 CONTACT:  Paul Knapp, Senior Officer

                     (805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

On March 18, 2021, at approximately 2:36 p.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a call of a traffic collision involving two vehicles that occurred on Bard Road west of Justin Drive.  Based on the investigation, it was determined that a 2003 Nissan 350Z and 2003 Ford Explorer were traveling westbound on Bard Road at a high rate of speed.  For unknown reasons, the vehicles were involved in a collision west of Justin Drive, continued onto the eastbound lanes of Bard Road, and then collided with a tree on the south sidewalk.  The collision caused both vehicles to catch on fire.      

The driver of the 2003 Nissan 350Z, identified as a 28-year-old male of Oxnard, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The driver of the 2003 Ford Explorer, identified as a 30-year-old male of Oxnard, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center due to minor injuries and is listed in stable condition.

Traffic investigators believe that speed was a contributing factor to the collision. An investigation is ongoing to determine whether drugs and/or alcohol were involved.    Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           March 17, 2021

SUBJECT:    DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Traffic Officer

                        (805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

One Driver Arrested at the Oxnard DUI Checkpoint

 

Oxnard, Ca. – 1504 drivers were screened while driving through a DUI checkpoint on March 17, 2021. The checkpoint was held at Oxnard Blvd. south of Wagon Wheel Road from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 

 

Fourteen drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. One driver was arrested for DUI.

 

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

 

As businesses continue to reopen, including bars and restaurants, impaired driving remains a top traffic safety concern.  Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           March 16, 2021

SUBJECT:    St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Officer 

                         (805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

 

Be Safe and Sober this St. Patrick’s Day

 

If you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, remember to do so responsibly by having a plan to get home safely.  This St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits.  In addition, specially trained officers will be on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

 

On St. Patrick’s Day 2019 in California, seven people were killed, and 116 others were injured in crashes caused by driving under the influence.  Not only does driving under the influence put yourself and others on the road at risk, but it also hurts financially; attorneys’ fees, fines, court costs, insurance rate hikes, and car repairs can reach $15,000 or more in California.

 

California’s public health guidance advises to limit mixing with people you don’t live with as much as possible to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Although many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be held virtually this year, it’s important to designate a sober driver or stay at home for the night.

 

If you ever see a suspected drunk driver on the road, call 911.

 

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Mr. Solis has been located and is reunited with his family.  Thank you.

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	March 15, 2020 / 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	1400 block of San Gorgonio Avenue, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Gerardo Solis, 55 years
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon (805) 385-7746 [email protected]

 

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Gerardo Solis, 55 years-old, walked away from his home in the 1000 block of Kipling Place in Oxnard, around 9:00 AM this morning.  Solis is described as a Hispanic male, 6'1” tall, 190 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black sweater, gray pants, and brown boots. If you see Solis, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

The Oxnard PD call center is currently experiencing a 911 outage.  We are working with the phone company to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.  In the meantime, additional officers have been temporarily assigned to patrol the city to increase police visibility.

*UPDATE*

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                January 27, 2021, 7:40 a.m.

SUBJECT:         Fatal traffic collision involving a single vehicle

LOCATION:        Rose Ave. south of Cesar Chavez Dr., Oxnard

VEHICLE:           2004 Kia Rio

OCCUPANTS:    32-year-old male of Oxnard – Driver

                               21-year-old female of Oxnard – Passenger

                               36-year-old male of Oxnard – Passenger

                               71-year-old male of Oxnard – Passenger (Deceased)

CONTACT:         Adam Aguilar, Traffic Officer

                            (805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

Update (Refer to the original collision information below)

On January 27, 2021, at 7:40 a.m., Oxnard Traffic Investigators responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Rose Avenue south of Cesar Chavez Drive.  Two passengers sustained serious injuries and a third passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Traffic Investigators identified Nathaniel Lamar Willis, a 32-year-old Oxnard resident, as the driver of the vehicle.

Based on the investigation, it was determined that Willis was intoxicated when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree causing the death and injuries to his passengers.  As a result, on March 9, 2021, Traffic Investigators arrested Willis for one count of second-degree murder and DUI causing injury.  Willis was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Officer Adam Aguilar at (805) 385-7750, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit  www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

 On January 27, 2021, at approximately 0740 hours, officers were dispatched to Rose Ave. and Cesar Chavez regarding a single-vehicle traffic collision involving injuries. Upon arrival, officers found one passenger, a 71-year-old male, had been ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver and two remaining passengers were trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by Oxnard Fire Department personnel. All three occupants suffered significant injuries and were transported to area trauma centers where they are listed in critical condition. 

 

Oxnard Police Department Traffic Investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation.  Based on the initial investigation, it is believed that speed is possibly a factor; however, investigators continue to seek additional information regarding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Officer Adam Aguilar at (805) 385-7750, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit  www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.