On the morning of June 6, 2012, at 8:27 A.M., the Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore Fire Department / Medic Unit, and American Medical Response (AMR) responded to the intersection of Ventura Street and C Street for an injury traffic accident. Initial reports were that a tractor-trailer had collided with a bicyclist in the intersection.

The bicyclist, Mr. Guadalupe Cruz was treated at the scene and immediately rushed to Ventura County Medical Center via AMR. Later that same day, at approximately 4:41 P.M., Mr. Cruz succumbed to his injuries sustained in this collision. The investigation is ongoing and anyone who might have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the Fillmore Police Department/Sergeant Aguirre (805) 524-2235.

Nature of Incident: Serious Injury Traffic Collision – Update - Fatal
Report Number: 12-12816
Location: Ventura Street and C Street, Fillmore, CA
Date & Time: 06/06/2012 @ 8:37 AM
Unit Responsible: Fillmore Police Department and Camarillo Traffic Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Party-Victor Leija, Bakersfield, 40
Party-Guadalupe Cruz, Fillmore, 81
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Captain Monica McGrath
Media Release Date: 06/07/2012
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Anthony Aguirre (805) 524-2235
Approved by: Captain Melissa Smith

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).