Driver charged after hitting woman at red light in Oxnard

A 53-year-old Port Hueneme man faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a pedestrian at a red light in Oxnard. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed the accusations against Jan Grissinger on the day of this reporting, citing evidence that he was intoxicated at the time of the collision.

The crash occurred at 10:53 p.m. on October 22, 2026, at the intersection of East González Road and Snow Avenue. Linda Marrón was crossing the street in a designated crosswalk when Grissinger's vehicle struck her. Investigators noted that the driver failed to stop for the red signal before making contact with the victim.

Grissinger did not stop to check on Marrón after the impact. Instead, he continued driving for several miles until his car hit a fence. Prosecutors described the incident as a hit and run, noting that the driver abandoned the scene despite the severity of the collision.

Marrón died from the injuries she sustained in the accident. The charges against Grissinger include gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident causing injury, driving under the influence causing death, and leaving the scene of an accident. He has been held in custody with bail set at $50,000.

Grissinger appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to all counts. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at the Ventura County Superior Court. The case highlights the legal consequences for drivers who leave the scene of a fatal crash while under the influence of alcohol.