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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026United States

Family speaks out after fatal Tesla crash in Simi Valley

The family of 79-year-old Ginny Shields is speaking out following her death after a Tesla vehicle jumped a curb and struck a cafe in Simi Valley. Police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred on Monday.

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Why It Matters

A fatal traffic accident involving a vehicle jumping a curb has resulted in the death of a pedestrian, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the cause of the crash.

Key Facts

  • Ginny Shields, 79, was killed on Monday after a Tesla jumped a curb and crashed into a cafe in Simi Valley.
  • The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 65-year-old Nolvia Buezo of Thousand Oaks.
  • Police stated that the driver did not appear to be impaired at the time of the incident.
  • The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
  • Ginny Shields was a former interior designer, artist, and volunteer at the Getty Villa Malibu.

Who's Mentioned

locationAgoura Hills“Residence of the victim”personNolvia Buezo“65-year-old driver of the Tesla”locationThousand Oaks“Residence of the driver”organizationNBC Los Angeles“News outlet that conducted the interview”personSteve Shields“Son of the victim”locationSimi Valley“Location of the crash”personGinny Shields“79-year-old victim of the crash”