Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Two drowning victims were found in a residential pool in the 3700 Block of Howe Road in Piru. Initial lifesaving efforts were provided to the victims by two citizens. Ventura County Fire Personnel, American Medical Response ambulance personnel and Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the residence and took over lifesaving efforts. Ramon Alvarez was later pronounced dead at the scene. Nelson Alvarez (Ramon's son) was transported via helicopter to Los Robles Hospital where he later died. A preliminary investigation indicated that the victims drowned in an unfortunate chain of events while attempting to repair the pool mechanisms. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office will be conducting a further investigation to determine the cause of death.

Nature of Incident: Drowning
Report Number: 13-12597
Location: 3700 Block of Howe Road Piru, CA
Date & Time: June 8, 2013 at 1335 hours
Unit(s) Responsible: West County Patrol – Fillmore Police
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Ramon Alvarez, Piru, CA, 79
Nelson Alvarez, Piru, CA, 37
Prepared by: Sergeant J. Hendren
Media Release Date: 6/08/2013
Follow-Up Contact: Fillmore Police Department – Sergeant A. Aguirre
Approved by: Captain Dave Wareham

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