Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision at H Street and Holly Avenue 

Two vehicles collided on Friday afternoon, November 5th leaving an elderly woman dead in Oxnard. 

According to authorities, the crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. at H Street and Holly Avenue. 

84-year-old Virginia Dougherty was heading westbound in her vehicle when she collided with a northbound car. 

Paramedics rushed Dougherty to Ventura County Medical Center where she ended up passing away on Sunday. 

The other driver, a 40-year-old Oxnard man, was taken to Community Memorial Hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown. 

An active investigation is underway to determine the cause. 

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Virginia Dougherty. 

In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107. 

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits. 

It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident. 

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.