NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJune 29, 2026Los Angeles
Fatal Tesla Accident in Simi Valley
A 79-year-old woman died after being struck by a Tesla that drove onto a sidewalk in front of a Simi Valley shopping center. The driver and three minors in the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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A fatal traffic incident occurred at 2091 Madera Road, resulting in the death of a pedestrian and an ongoing police investigation into the cause of the collision.
Key Facts
- Virginia Shields, 79, of Agoura Hills, died at the scene.
- The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
- The location of the accident was 2091 Madera Road in Simi Valley.
- The driver, Nolvia Buezo, 64, of Thousand Oaks, was transported to Los Robles Hospital with moderate injuries.
- Three minors were passengers in the Tesla and sustained minor injuries.
- The vehicle struck a sidewalk, a pedestrian, and an outdoor planter, shattering a restaurant window.
- Police report no evidence that drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.
- The investigation into why the vehicle mounted the sidewalk is ongoing.
Who's Mentioned
personNolvia Buezo“The 64-year-old driver of the Tesla.”personVirginia Shields“The 79-year-old victim of the accident.”location2091 Madera Road“The address of the incident.”organizationSimi Valley Police Department“The agency investigating the incident.”locationUrbane Cafe“The restaurant where the incident occurred.”organizationLos Robles Hospital“The hospital where the driver was transported.”