Monthly Archives: April 2025
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Raises Awareness about Distracted Driving Accidents
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a major risk factor to the health and safety of residents and drivers throughout Ventura. Indeed, although we are all taught that we should not do things like use a cell phone, eat, put on makeup, or switch between radio stations while driving, the truth of… Read More »
How Deadly is Distracted Driving? Find Out Now During April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is distracted driving month and news outlets across Ventura and throughout California encourage drivers during the month of April to take steps to keep each other safe on the road. ABC7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles covered a story last year about the importance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and spared no details about… Read More »
Escalators: Convenience or Risk in Ventura?
Escalators are a modern convenience in Ventura, aiding efficient movement in shopping centers, airports, hotels, office towers, and transit stations. However, they pose safety risks, causing serious accidents and injuries annually. It is, accordingly, important for Ventura residents to understand the nature and causes of escalator injuries, and what they can do to get… Read More »
Saturday Afternoon Car Accident in Ventura Tragically Ends in Death of Woman, Others Critically Injured
A Saturday afternoon crash in Ventura ended in one fatality, and another person being critically injured. According to local news reports, the accident occurred on Saturday, February 15, and involved two vehicles. Investigators believe that a silver Lexus SUV was traveling eastbound on Loma Vista Road when it approached the intersection of Loma Vista… Read More »
Multiple-Vehicle Accident in Ventura Involving 3 Separate Pick-Up Trucks Ends in Critical Injury, DUI Charge
A multiple-vehicle accident involving three separate pick-up trucks ended with one person going to the hospital with critical injuries, several others being injured, and a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. According to local news reports, on New Year’s Day of this year, three trucks, including a 2008 Ford F-350, a 2002 Ford Ranger,… Read More »
Ventura County Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident Day Before New Pedestrian Safety Laws Took Effect in California
The death of a Ventura County man on New Year’s Eve is especially tragic in light of the fact that California’s new laws, including laws set to improve pedestrian safety, went into effect the very next day. According to local news reports, 77-year-old Carlos Villanueva was walking in the intersection of Santa Barbara Street… Read More »