Hit-and-run takes life of Santa Paula woman, Police asking public for information
By California Highway Patrol — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
A hit-and-run occured at 8:25pm Monday night, December 27th at the intersection of Old Telegraph Road and Seventh Street, west of Fillmore. The driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado came to a stop at the sign, then proceeded down the road into the path of a 1990 Nissan Axxess minivan traveling westbound. The front of the minivan collided with the driver’s side of the truck. The pickup driver got out and ran away before authorities arrived on scene. The driver has not been identified. The minivan was driven by a 60-year old Santa Paula man, who suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Ventura County Medical Center. The female passanger, Maria Rodriguez Medina, 57 of Santa Paula, was taken to Santa Paula Hospital where she later died. Anyone with information about the collision can call Ventura CHP at 477-4100. Ventura County Fire and Santa Paula were on scene. Photo by Sebastian Ramirez.
A hit-and-run occured at 8:25pm Monday night, December 27th at the intersection of Old Telegraph Road and Seventh Street, west of Fillmore. The driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado came to a stop at the sign, then proceeded down the road into the path of a 1990 Nissan Axxess minivan traveling westbound. The front of the minivan collided with the driver’s side of the truck. The pickup driver got out and ran away before authorities arrived on scene. The driver has not been identified. The minivan was driven by a 60-year old Santa Paula man, who suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Ventura County Medical Center. The female passanger, Maria Rodriguez Medina, 57 of Santa Paula, was taken to Santa Paula Hospital where she later died. Anyone with information about the collision can call Ventura CHP at 477-4100. Ventura County Fire and Santa Paula were on scene. Photo by Sebastian Ramirez.