Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Update:
On March 7, 2010, at approximately 8:14 p.m., deputies from the Fillmore Station and personnel from the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a call of a pedestrian down from a traffic accident. A 33 year-old male from the City of Fillmore was crossing “A” St. on foot south of River St, just before the bridge at the Santa Clara River, when he was struck by a 1992 Buick sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the involved vehicle, 22 year-old Harim Gonzalez of Oxnard, and his passenger stated they did not see the pedestrian until after the collision. An independent witness in another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on A St. verified their account of the collision.

Original:
Location: A St. south of River St., Fillmore, CA.
Date & Time: 3/7/2010, 8:14 p.m.

On March 7, 2010, at approximately 8:14 p.m., deputies from the Fillmore Station and personnel from the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a call of a pedestrian down from a traffic accident. A 33 year-old male from the City of Fillmore was crossing “A” St. on foot south of River St, just before the bridge at the Santa Clara River, when he was struck by a 1992 Buick sedan traveling south. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the involved vehicle, 22 year-old Harim Gonzalez of Oxnard, and his passenger stated they did not see the pedestrian until after the collision. An independent witness in another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on A St. verified their account of the collision.

Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Dave Wareham

Follow-up Contact: Deputy Jerry Petersen 805-524-2233

Approved By: Capt. R. Hindman

Date of Release: 3/7/2010