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A woman died early Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in broadsided another car in Oxnard, police officials said.
Monica Campos, 32, of Oxnard was in the passenger seat of a car driven by Gerardo Arreola, 25, also of Oxnard. They were traveling north on J Street about 10:30 p.m. Saturday when Arreola failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection of J and Yucca Streets, Oxnard police said.
The driver of the second vehicle, Galdino Ramirez Jara, 21, of Port Hueneme; passenger Cynthia Carrillo, 20, of Oxnard; and their 5-month-old daughter, Lexie Jara, were traveling eastbound on Yucca Street when Arreola broadsided their vehicle, officials said.
Jara and Carrillo reported minor injuries. Their daughter was in a child restraint seat and not injured.
Arreola is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, and charges are pending toxicology results, police said. Officials said Arreola, who suffered a broken leg, and Campos were not wearing seat belts.
Emergency personnel extricated Campos from the vehicle and rushed her to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, where she died at 12:09 a.m. Sunday. Campos suffered blunt-force injuries to her chest, Ventura County Medical Examiner-Coroner officials said.
Oxnard police are asking anyone who saw the accident to contact Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez at 385-7749.
Posted by AnaCapa on July 9, 2007 at 6:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How about this: "and their 5-month-old daughter, Lexie Jara, were traveling eastbound on Yucca Streetwhen Arreola broadsided their vehiclethe accident occurred, officials said."
Don't they proof read before they send? Middle school kids could do a better job writing the news.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on July 9, 2007 at 7:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
A reminder, dont drink and drive, and wear your seatbelts at all times........ This is a sad article and I do pray for the family who lost thier daughter............
Posted by slkrchck on July 9, 2007 at 7:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
gosh this is houses away, i heard nothing
Posted by Equitable_Enforcer on July 9, 2007 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These initial articles by the Star are a good service to us all. They are quickly assembled and posted which prevents us from having to wait for the print edition to get such news. Once in final form, criticism is in order.
Posted by Tabitha_D on July 9, 2007 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
my prayers with the victims family
Posted by prophet on July 9, 2007 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At least the family was okay and the baby!
Posted by Emmy on July 9, 2007 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My warmest condolences to Monica's kids and her family.
Posted by kmune11 on July 11, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To Rubio and AnaCapa, They are called semi-colons, the sentence make perfect sense. And the woman was 32.
Why bother with this? It's a sad story, and even if something was mis spelled..nevermind..waste of time.
Posted by connie.avina on July 13, 2007 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You're not LOSTINLEMONWOOD, you're Lost in your head. Keep your atheist comments to yourself no one is interested. If people find comfort in GOD, that's there business, Get your own clue.
p.s. God loves you.
Posted by rogerherrera_9 on July 13, 2007 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My deapest condolences go out to Monica's kids and family. She will always be remembered by all those who knew her, a good friend... As for you lostinlemonwood, you ever heard the saying if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything!!!
Posted by AnnaWhaat on July 15, 2007 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rogerherrera, I agree ! People will foul comments like that should not even comment !
Posted by jsolisoxnard on July 15, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BOTH FAMILIES ESPECIALLY THOSE OF MONICA CAMPOS. SHE LEAVES BEHIDE CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS, THAT WILL MISS HER DEARLY. A CAR WASH HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER TO HELP OUT THE FAMILY IT WILL BE AT THE COLONIA RECREATIONAL CENTER ON SUNDAY, SO PLEASE STOP BY AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT !!WE MISS YOU MONICA AND ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN!!! (AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY POSTED, I ASK THAT YOU RESPECT THIS MATTER AS IF IT WERE YOUR MOM, FRIEND, OR EVEN YOURSELF!!! GOD BLESS
Posted by jluevano805 on July 15, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a tragic turn of events. I am deeply saddened by the loss of human life at the expense of a drunk driver and for the family whose daughter they will remember only in memory. For the three children now without their mother is a true loss. As their uncle I promise to be a positive force in their lives. Prays go out to the family and the children. May they find the strength to move forward and carry out Monica's wishes to be the best they can be.
Posted by blssd68 on July 16, 2007 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My prayers go out to the family.Monica leaved across the street from me I really didnt know her but I do remember seeing her when she would go & get her mail I always greeted her with a smile I wish I could have known her a little more,she seemed to be a nice person,to the children even though we dont know each other me & my family are here for you.
Posted by blssd68 on July 16, 2007 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Correction (lived across).
Posted by connie.avina on July 17, 2007 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a tremendous tragedy, we can't believe you're gone. We must find comfort in knowing that you are well and with our lord, Jesus Christ, we will celebrate your life and the legacy you have left us, Anthony, Vanessa and Desiree. Our prayers are with the family. love Lenny n'Connie Granados
Posted by rogerherrera_9 on July 17, 2007 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Will someone with information regarding Viewing and Funeral arrangements please post this information, it would be greatly appreciated... Thank you!
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