OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	October 18, 2019  8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint nets three DUI arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested three impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on October 18, 2019.  The checkpoint was conducted on Saviers Road south of Coach C Lane between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:

• 724 vehicles screened
• Two DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
• One DUI-drug suspect arrested
• 22 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
• 32 citations issued
• Three vehicles towed

DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 253 DUI collisions that killed six people and injured 142 others.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting another DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on November 22, 2019, in our ongoing commitment to take suspected impaired drivers off our streets and highways, ultimately lowering the risk for deaths and injuries.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 19, 2019 / 3:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2019, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749  jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Oxnard

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.

On October 21, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., officers will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other dangerous violation.

Officers will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and signals, or other violation of the same traffic laws that apply to them as drivers.

Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising at an alarming rate. In 2016, 138 bicyclists and 867 pedestrians were killed on California roads. Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 33 percent from 2012, and the number of bicyclists killed is up nearly 25 percent over the past five years. In 2018, the Oxnard Police Department investigated six fatal collisions and 174 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.

People walking should only cross the street using crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal. People on foot should also look for cars backing up and avoid darting between parked cars, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.

Drivers should wait for pedestrians to cross the street, avoid distractions like using a cell phone, and be courteous and patient. All bike riders are reminded to always wear a helmet; helmets are required by law for those under 18. Bike riders should always go with the flow of traffic, let faster traffic pass and use hand signals when turning or stopping.

The Oxnard Police Department supports the new OTS public awareness campaign, “Go Safely, California.” To find out more about ways to go safely, visit gosafelyca.org.

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

 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 18, 2019 / 6:30 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	October 18, 2019  8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

 

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for Friday night

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, October 18, 2019, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.  

DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 208 DUI collisions which have claimed four lives and resulted in another 112 injuries.

The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:

• Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
• See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
• Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
• Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 17, 2019 / 6:00 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	October 12, 2019 / 12:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. at Statham Blvd., Oxnard, CA
VEHICLES/DRIVERS	2003 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck Driver: 90-year-old male, Port Hueneme resident (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin) 2005 Nissan Altima Driver: 22-year-old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Corbin Hames, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750 corbin.hames@oxnardpd.org

On October 12, 2019, at approximately 12:35 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision that occurred at the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd. and Statham Blvd.  Officers determined that a 2005 Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Blvd. and collided with a 2003 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck which was traveling eastbound on Channel Islands Blvd. attempting a left turn onto Statham Blvd.

The driver of the Nissan, identified as a 22-year-old male of Oxnard, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene of the collision.  The driver of the Toyota pickup truck, identified as a 90-year-old male of Port Hueneme, was believed to have sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center.  However, on October 16, 2019, the Oxnard Police Department received notice from the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office that the driver of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries sustained during the collision.

Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation and are attempting to determine the cause of the collision. It is unknown whether speed or alcohol/drugs were involved.  Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Corbin Hames at (805) 385-7750 or via email at corbin.hames@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/16/19 @ 3:00 p.m.