Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On October 25, 2012, at approximately 3:03 PM, the Camarillo Police Department and Ventura County Fire Department responded to the area of Gitana Ave. and Camarillo Springs Rd. to an injury traffic accident. Initial reports were that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian.

Upon investigation, it was determined by deputies that Frank Gallodoro was backing his 2003 Honda Accord out of the driveway of a private residence. The pedestrian, Susan Norman was behind the vehicle and was accidently hit. After striking Norman, the vehicle continued to travel, in reverse, and struck the carport area of a residence across the street. As the vehicle continued to reverse, it struck and severed the gas line of the other residence. Ventura County Fire Department personnel were able to turn off the gas upon their arrival and no evacuations were needed.

Norman was transported to Los Robles Regional Medical Center for injuries suffered to her legs. Gallodoro was not injured in the accident.

Nature of Incident: Injury Traffic Accident
Report Number: 12-23963 [RB#]
Location: 10 Block of Gitana Avenue
Date & Time: October 25, 2012, at approximately 3:03 PM
Unit Responsible: Camarillo Police Department
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Party-Frank Gallodoro, Camarillo, 94
Victim-Susan Norman, Camarillo, 75
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Renee Ferguson
Media Release Date: October 25, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Camarillo Traffic Bureau (805) 388-5100
Approved by: Captain Cory Rubright

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).