Alleged DUI driver finally charged for Ventura bike deaths, CA #8 for ped deaths, and Culver carjacker intentionally injures 8 - BikinginLA

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Oxnard, California
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)
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Incident type
Crash, Bicycle, DUI

Summary

Bicycle Crash Oxnard California in Oxnard, California: A 24‐year‐old Oxnard resident, Gabriel Esquivel, was charged with two counts of second‐degree murder after allegedly driving under the influence and striking three bicyclists on PCH in Ventura County. The crash killed Kellie Standish and Colby Tucker and left a third victim seriously injured. Esquivel is being held without bail pending arraignment scheduled for Monday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kellie Standish Cyclist Fatal
Colby Tucker Cyclist Fatal
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Injured
Gabriel Esquivel Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Alleged DUI driver finally charged for Ventura bike deaths, CA #8 for ped deaths, and Culver carjacker intentionally injures 8 - BikinginLA

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