74-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured in Ventura Pedestrian Accident on Thompson Boulevard at Figueroa Street
Ventura, California (November 29, 2021) – A female pedestrian suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Ventura Sunday evening, according to Ventura police.
The pedestrian accident occurred just after 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, in the 200 block of Thompson Boulevard at Figueroa Street.
The pedestrian, only identified as a 74-year-old woman, was walking eastbound on the north sidewalk when she was struck by a vehicle that was backing out of a parking lot, police said.
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured in Ventura Collision
The woman was pinned underneath the vehicle and was freed by emergency responders. She was then taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. Authorities believe alcohol or drugs did not play a role in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation.
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