Rogelio Vazquez ID'd as Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)near Wood Road in Ventura County
Ventura County, California (September 20, 2021) – The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Bureau has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle late Sunday night near Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, as Rogelio Vazquez, 43, of Oxnard.
The deadly crash happened at around 11:16 p.m. Sunday, September 19, on Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), just north of Wood Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, Vazquez was walking in the left of two northbound lanes when he was hit by a vehicle.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County
Vazquez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved driver, who was uninjured, stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the crash.
An investigation into the collision is underway. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is urged to call the Ventura Area CHP office at 805-662-2640.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.