Gerald Zoleta Garcia, 43, struck and killed by hit-and-run driver on Rose Avenue and Raiders Way in Oxnard, California
Modified Date:
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 4:05pmAccident Date:
Saturday, January 25, 2014Bicyclist hit, killed in Oxnard hit-run; driver arrested.
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a DUI suspect in Oxnard on Sunday, police said. The suspect was later arrested.
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a DUI suspect in Oxnard on Sunday, police said. The suspect was later arrested.
Gerald Zoleta Garcia, 43, was hit and killed near Rose Avenue and Raiders Way shortly after 2 a.m. According to police, Garcia was one of two bicyclists riding southbound on Rose Avenue in the bicycle lane. The suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Policarpio Diaz, was driving a black 2000 Volkswagen GTI.
Police said according to a witness, Diaz was driving in the bike lane. That's when Garcia was hit. Garcia was ejected from the bike, and Diaz fled the scene with the bike stuck underneath the car. Paramedics found Garcia lying in the road. He suffered fatal injuries.
Witnesses helped police locate Diaz nearby. Police said Diaz showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Diaz was arrested booked into the Ventura County Jail for felony DUI, felony hit and run, felony vehicular manslaughter and two outstanding misdemeanor DUI warrants.
Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Gerald Zoleta Garcia
Policarpio Diaz
Roadway:
Rose Avenue and Raiders WayCity:
Oxnard, CACounty:
Ventura County, CAArea:
Ventura, CA
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