Oxnard, CA – Bicyclist Struck & Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Wooley Rd

Oxnard, CA (October 11, 2019) – Late Thursday morning, October 10^th, a bicyclist was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in Oxnard. The deadly accident occurred along East Wooley Road, just west of Saviers Road, at around 11:30 a.m.

Police stated that the 45-year-old male bicyclist was traveling alongside Wooley Road when he was hit by a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer. Emergency responders were dispatched to the site of the collision to assist the injured cyclist and evaluate the accident.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and the 55-year-old male truck driver was cooperative with authorities. No identities have been released and police continue to investigate the incident.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim at this time.

Fatal Bicycle Accidents in California

Because of the tremendous vulnerability of the victim, bicycle accidents in California have a tendency to lead to catastrophic and even fatal injuries. In fact, California had more bicycle fatalities than any other state in 2012.

Tragically, serious and even fatal accidents can occur at any time, leaving victims and their loved ones with not only pain and suffering but extremely high expenses as well. While it may be difficult, it is important to understand that you may likely have significant rights at this time.

At The May Firm, our accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent and blatantly criminal drivers accountable for the devastation they cause. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident because of a reckless, criminal, or otherwise negligent driver, please don’t hesitate to call (844) 629-3476 or leave us a message to schedule a free consultation today.

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Disclaimer: Our firm is providing this post for general information and to help the public avoid similar situations, but also prepare them should they find themselves a victim. We strive to honor those who have been victims of accidents in the state of California.  Victims should seek assistance from legal or medical professionals and not view this post as any type of legal or medical advice.  The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.