Monthly Archives: April 2025
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 »