Fatal Traffic Collision in Thousand Oaks
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Thousand Oaks Police Department’s Traffic Bureau is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred at the intersection of Lynn Road and Via Andrea. Edward Ruiz was riding his motorcycle westbound on Lynn Road. Ruiz’s wife, Lupe Ruiz, was a passenger on the motorcycle. As the Ruiz’s entered the intersection at Via Andrea, Edward lost control of the motorcycle and left the roadway.

Edward and Lupe were treated at the scene and then transported by ambulance to Los Robles Hospital. Shortly after arrival at the hospital Edward was pronounced deceased due to injuries he sustained during the collision. Lupe was treated for minor injuries.

The cause of the accident is still being investigated. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident is encouraged to call the Thousand Oaks Traffic Bureau at (805) 494-8271

Location: Lynn Road @ Via Andrea
Date & Time/ RB#: June 25, 2011 @ 3:54 pm / 11-14413
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Traffic Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of Residence Age
Edward Manuel Ruiz Moorpark Ca. 66
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Rick Harwood
Follow-up Contact: Sgt. Rick Harwood / rick.harwood@ventura.org
Date of Release: June 25, 2011
Approved By: Capt. R.Hindman