Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 10/07/11 at approximately 6:50 AM, a female driver in a red Kia sedan was driving southbound on North Ventura Avenue, when she was struck from behind by a small blue Honda SUV being driven by a male. The male failed to stop for the accident, and then continued driving southbound on North Ventura Avenue. As he drove through the Villanova Curve, he lost control of his vehicle, went off onto the south shoulder of the roadway and drove through a recently planted landscaped area. His Honda SUV continued through the landscaped area, eventually striking a tree, which caused his vehicle to roll over.

Deputies arrived on scene, and discovered that the male was suffering from complaints of pain due to the collision. He was eventually transported to the Ojai Valley Community Hospital for examination.
The female driver also had complaints of pain and went to the Ojai Valley Community Hospital for examination as well. Both vehicles suffered major damage. The male was cited and released for 20001(a) VC / Hit-n-Run with injury and the investigation is continuing.

Report Number: 11-22771
Location: North Ventura Ave @ Hermosa Road / Villanova Road
Date & Time: 10/07/11 @ 6:50 AM
Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Ojai Patrol Station
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(P-1) Male Adult Driver
(P-2) Female Adult Driver Ojai
Ojai 54
46
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Ruby
Media Release Date: 10/08/11
Follow-Up Contact: Deputy Balcom / Sr. Dep. Popp 805 / 646-1414
Approved by: Captain Paul Higgason
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).