Serious Traffic Collision: Vehicle vs. Bicyclist

Location: Calle Turquesa @ Paseo La Perla, Newbury Park
Date & Time: May 30, 2009, 2:20 P.M.
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Traffic

Involved Parties City of residence Age
Reina Linares Newbury Park 49
Male Juvenile Newbury Park 7

On May 30, 2009 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Riena Linares was driving her 1995 Nissan Altima westbound on Calle Turquesa at Paseo La Perla. A male juvenile, who was riding his bicycle northbound, darted out from between two parked vehicles. Linares was unable to avoid a collision. The juvenile was not wearing a helmet.

The juvenile suffered serious head injuries in the collision and was transported via ambulance to Los Robles Hospital for treatment. Linares did not sustain any injuries.

The investigation is continuing.