Man Dies after Oxnard Boating Accident near Ormond Beach

Oxnard Boating Accident
1 Killed in Boating Accident near Ormond Beach in Oxnard

County, California (October 14, 2021) – One person died after a sailboat capsized off the coast of on Monday afternoon, the Oxnard Fire Department reported.

The accident happened near Ormond Beach at about 4:20 p.m. October 12.

The Fire Department said a 32-foot sailboat capsized after experiencing rough waters and high winds.

Four people were inside the boat and managed to swim to the shore. One of the victims, an adult male, suffered a cardiac arrest and was flown to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard.

Fatal Ventura County Boating Accident near Ormond Beach

Sadly, the unidentified man died while receiving treatment.

Units from the Ventura Fire Department and the Federal Fire Department also responded to the incident.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

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