Yury Prokharchyk : Unusual Traffic Deaths Revealed in Reports: Latest News

1. Unusual traffic fatalities in recent reports
2. Unusual deaths in traffic accidents highlighted in latest news.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Here’s a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:

Determining the Cause of Death in the Unusual Lockwood Valley Crash

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office released reports on Wednesday detailing the cause of death and other information about a crash initially treated as a potential homicide in Lockwood Valley.

The incident, which occurred on March 28 in the isolated Lockwood Valley area, involved the discovery of a man’s body in a charred SUV that was found upright in a creek with flowing water. Although the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office initially suspected foul play and dispatched detectives to the scene by helicopter, it was later determined to be a single-car crash off Highway 33, with the California Highway Patrol taking over the investigation.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Yury Prokharchyk, 38, who was initially reported as homeless. The cause of death, as outlined in the reports, was attributed to multiple blunt force injuries, with hypothermia from environmental exposure considered a contributing factor. The medical examiner is responsible for determining the manner and cause of death in cases that are deemed unusual or suspicious.

Prokharchyk was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee southbound on the rural highway through Los Padres National Forest when he missed a curve, veered off an embankment, and landed approximately 18 feet below. There were no signs of skidding on the road or grass, indicating a sudden impact.

According to the medical examiner’s report, Prokharchyk was ejected through the windshield upon impact. The vehicle came to a stop about 150 feet away from the road, with the fire starting at the rear and spreading to the engine before extinguishing. When authorities arrived at the scene, they encountered a vehicle with no visible license plates and an illegible vehicle identification number.

Investigators determined that Prokharchyk returned to the vehicle after the fire had burned out due to the cold weather conditions. Despite not being appropriately dressed for the cold, he sustained no burn injuries. The temperatures at the time ranged from the high 40s at night to the 50s and 60s during the day.

A man and woman hiking in the area discovered the burned vehicle with Prokharchyk’s legs visible through the driver’s door. He was found lying across the front seats wearing a hooded T-shirt and shorts. Subsequent investigation revealed that Prokharchyk had family in Washington state and had immigrated from Belarus in 2018, with recent naturalization paperwork completed. He maintained regular contact with his girlfriend in Belarus, who became concerned after not hearing from him since March 23.

Prokharchyk had previously worked for cable companies in Ohio and Los Angeles and was on the verge of starting a new job in Phoenix. In the interim, he had been living in his vehicle. He was expected to travel to Phoenix with a friend on March 25, leading to concerns when they failed to connect.

The medical examiner’s report indicated that Prokharchyk was in good health, did not engage in illicit drug use, but smoked tobacco and consumed alcohol occasionally. Toxicology tests revealed the presence of alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine in his system.

Accidental Death on the Freeway

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that the death of a pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles while attempting to cross Highway 101 in Oxnard in early March was accidental.

Reports released by the office on Wednesday revealed that the pedestrian, identified as 23-year-old Antelmo Garcia Ramirez, had no history of suicidal tendencies or attempts and no underlying medical conditions. The circumstances surrounding his presence on the freeway remain unclear.

The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on March 8 on the northbound 101, south of Vineyard Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, Garcia Ramirez was reportedly crossing all lanes from the center divider to the right shoulder, although the medical examiner’s investigation suggested he entered the lanes from the right shoulder.

Garcia Ramirez was initially struck by a Toyota Tundra pickup truck travelling at 65-70 mph and subsequently hit by at least four other vehicles. The fatal collision took place in the right lane of the three-lane stretch.

All drivers involved remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The medical examiner’s office attributed Garcia Ramirez’s death to multiple blunt force injuries, with challenges in identifying him and contacting his family eventually resolved with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.

Garcia Ramirez had been residing in the U.S. for approximately two years, working in Oxnard’s packing facilities and agricultural fields. While his specific residence at the time of the incident was unknown, he was known to consume drugs and alcohol, including methamphetamine and marijuana, but was regarded as a diligent worker. Toxicology tests identified the presence of some drugs in his system, although they were not implicated in his death.

Domestic Incident in Simi Valley

A woman was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stabbing a man in the torso and groin at their shared residence in Simi Valley.

According to Simi Valley Police Sgt. Josh McAlister, the incident occurred at 12:36 p.m. on Fig Street. The 56-year-old woman reportedly stabbed the man following an argument, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.

Both individuals resided in the home and were either in a current relationship or had been in one previously, as per McAlister’s statement.

The woman faces charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon and felony injury to a cohabitant, with bail set at £70,000. She is currently detained at Todd Road Jail near Santa Paula and is scheduled for a court appearance at Ventura County Superior Court on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.