VenturaCountySheriff
Nature of Incident: Request for Public Assistance
Report Number: 24-105776
Location: 300 Block of Lion Street
Date & Time: August 22, 2024 @ 8:43 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Ojai Patrol, Ojai Detectives
Victim: Adult male, 40, Ojai
Narrative:
On 8/22/2024, at approximately 8:43 PM, a male adult was walking southbound in the 300 Block of Lion Street when he was struck by a vehicle.
The vehicle struck the male adult which caused him to be pushed into a parked vehicle on Lion Street. The vehicle then fled the scene of the accident. The male adult sustained moderate injuries from the collision and was transported to the hospital by paramedics.
The vehicle that fled the scene was described as a gray Toyota Prius and may have damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is urged to contact The Ojai Police Station at (805) 646-1414, Crime Stoppers, or the below listed detective. The reporting party may remain anonymous.
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Thanks for this report!
My friend’s car was just hit in SB and the at-fault vehicle fled the scene. Also, a friend was in a crosswalk in Malibu and had to dive to avoid a driver. She was injured. The car sped off. What has happened to the character of people in this country…..?