Police say the truck struck 19-year-old Oxnard resident Alma Lopez in a crosswalk at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Simon Way, knocking her to the ground. The truck then continued on, dragging a 3-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy and their stroller until witnesses chased and flagged down the driver, police said.
Police say the driver, 45-year-old Mehran Khamseh of Oxnard, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
Both children were transported to the /*Ventura County Medical Center*/ with serious injuries. They were listed in critical condition. Alma Lopez was taken to the hospital for moderate injuries.
The incident was under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident was urged to call Oxnard Police Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750.
