BRIEFLY : SUSPECT WHO FLED FROM HOSPITAL CAUGHT.VENTURA - A drunk-driving suspect who fled from a hospital early this week was rearrested at a friend's home Thursday morning, authorities said. Trent Preciado, 30, of Ventura was being held Friday on $20,000 bail in the infirmary infirmary /in·fir·ma·ry/ (-ah-re) a hospital or place where the sick or infirm are maintained or treated. in·fir·ma·ry n. at the Ventura County jail on suspicion of evading arrest, in addition to the reckless and drunk-driving counts he faced as a result of a high-speed chase with authorities two weeks ago. California Highway Patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. officials said Preciado led them on a chase through east Ventura at speeds of up to 70 mph on July 18, and he suffered major injuries when he hit a traffic signal at Victoria Avenue and Skyline Road. While in an unguarded room at the Ventura County Medical Center Ventura County Medical Center is a hospital in the city of Ventura, California, USA. It is a 208 bed acute care hospital. The county also operates a 49 bed campus in Santa Paula. on Tuesday, Preciado disconnected his intravenous tube, grabbed a wheelchair and fled the hospital, possibly with help from a friend, authorities said. A warrant for his arrest was issued, and Ventura County Sheriff's deputies following up on a tip found him in Ventura. - Daily News Woman in intensive care after car crash FILLMORE - A 60-year-old Piru woman was in the intensive care unit at Ventura County Medical Center on Friday, where she was airlifted after veering off Highway 126 Thursday night and smashing into a citrus grove 40 feet below. California Highway Patrol spokesman Dave Cockrill said Jennie Jimenez was driving eastbound east·bound adj. Going toward the east. eastbound Adjective going towards the east Adj. 1. near Fish Hatchery hatchery a commercial establishment dedicated to the hatching of bird eggs to provide day old chicks and poults to the poultry industry. hatchery liquid the contents of unfertilized eggs. Used in petfood manufacture. Road in her 1982 Toyota Tercel The Tercel was Toyota's entry-level vehicle in North America during the 1980s and 1990s. The Tercel was slotted between the Corolla and the Starlet, and was meant to offer basic affordable transportation while introducing young buyers to the Toyota brand. , when she drifted off the road and down an embankment. Jimenez was wearing a seat belt but suffered major injuries to her head and left arm. Hospital officials said she underwent surgery Friday morning, and she was listed in fair condition. The freeway was closed for 40 minutes after the 10 p.m. crash to allow a medical helicopter to pick her up. - Daily News |
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