Pedestrian fatally struck in Center Point Mall driveway
Oxnard police responded July 24 to a fatal collision in the 100 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard where a male pedestrian in his 60s was struck and subsequently run over, then transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.
Officers and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched at approximately 9:01 a.m. and found the victim lying in the driveway of the Center Point Mall, according to the Oxnard Police Department. A Toyota Tacoma was located in the same driveway; the driver, identified as a 53-year-old Oxnard woman, told officers she had struck the pedestrian and then driven over him. She cooperated with investigators at the scene.
What investigators say
Traffic investigators who took over the case say preliminary findings show the Toyota had been traveling southbound through the mall driveway as it approached Channel Islands Boulevard. The driver stopped at the exit to check for traffic. The pedestrian was walking eastbound along the north sidewalk of Channel Islands Boulevard, stepped into the driveway entrance and continued eastbound. As the driver proceeded to make a right turn onto Channel Islands Boulevard she struck the pedestrian; the force of the impact caused him to fall backward and her vehicle reportedly ran over him as she completed the turn.
Oxnard Police stated they do not believe impairment by alcohol or drugs contributed to the collision, and preliminary information indicates speed was not a factor. Traffic Investigators continue to examine the sequence of events and the dynamics of the collision.
Community impact and next steps
The case is under active investigation by the Oxnard Police Department's Traffic Investigations unit. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to help piece together what happened during the busy morning period on Channel Islands Boulevard.
- Incident date and time: July 24, 2026, approximately 9:01 a.m.
- Location: 100 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard, Center Point Mall driveway
- Victim: male pedestrian, approximately 60 years old, later pronounced deceased at Ventura County Medical Center
- Driver: 53-year-old female Oxnard resident, cooperative with officers
- Investigative findings: impairment and speed not believed to be contributing factors
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~9:01 a.m. | Oxnard officers and EMS respond to the scene |
| Morning | Victim transported to Ventura County Medical Center; later pronounced deceased |
| Same day | Driver cooperates; Traffic Investigators assume lead on the case |
Oxnard residents who may have been near the Center Point Mall driveway, or who use Channel Islands Boulevard daily, are urged to review dashcam or security footage and contact investigators if they observed anything relevant. The Oxnard Police Department provided direct contact information for the investigator assigned to the case:
- Officer Stephen Lisman: (805) 385-7750 or [email protected]
- Oxnard Police Department general line: (805) 385-7600
This incident raises questions about pedestrian safety and driveway design at high-traffic retail centers along Channel Islands Boulevard. Officials have not released the victim’s name pending family notification. The Traffic Investigations unit will determine whether any traffic citations or additional actions are warranted based on the full review of evidence.
As the investigation continues, Oxnard drivers and pedestrians should exercise extra caution where sidewalks intersect driveways and parking exits; small misjudgments at those conflict points can have fatal consequences in a matter of seconds.
