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Young Cyclist Hospitalized After Collision in Camarillo, Police Seek Witnesses

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Published on October 30, 2024
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An injury traffic collision shook the normally serene intersection of Las Posas Road and Temple Avenue in Camarillo on the evening of October 28, leaving a young cyclist hospitalized. According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, the incident unfolded at around 6:49 PM when a male juvenile bicyclist was hit by a turning vehicle while he navigated the crossroads.

The report detailed that, the cyclist, only described as a male juvenile from Camarillo, was journeying south on Temple Avenue when he proceeded into the intersection. There, he was struck by a 51-year-old male driver in a vehicle that was traveling north on the same road, turning left onto Las Posas Road. The victim was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital by emergency services arriving at the scene.

The Traffic Bureau of the Camarillo Police Department is actively conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Deputy Marco Garibay, who prepared the news release, has asked the community for assistance. Witnesses to the accident or anyone with relevant information are encouraged to reach out to Traffic Investigator Marco Garibay directly at 805-388-5121, to aid the ongoing inquiry.