Preliminary reports indicate that a 30-year-old Oxnard man was riding an e-bike when he failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection and was hit by a 2020 Nissan Titan pickup truck traveling south on Patterson Road.
Oxnard, CA – A man was severely injured in an accident while riding an e-bike at an intersection in Oxnard on Thursday night, according to the Oxnard Police Department.
Shortly after 8 p.m. on July 2, authorities responded to reports of a collision at Patterson Road and Oarfish Lane.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 30-year-old Oxnard man was riding an e-bike when he failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection and was hit by a 2020 Nissan Titan pickup truck traveling south on Patterson Road.
The bike rider was rushed to Ventura County Medical Center and was listed in critical condition.
The driver of the truck, identified as Jesus Preciado, 36, of Oxnard, was not injured and stayed at the scene.
According to Oxnard police, driving under the influence of alcohol was suspected in the accident. Preciado was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The Oxnard Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 805-385-7600.