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Port Hueneme man made 'deliberate decision' to use car as weapon in fatal attack on teen cyclists, DA says
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· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The attack occurred in 2021 and resulted in the death of teenager Pedro Valdez. The guilty plea was entered by Samuel Matthew Rocha in Ventura County.
A man has pled guilty to second-degree murder for a fatal vehicle attack. The attack occurred in 2021 and resulted in the death of teenager Pedro Valdez. Four others were also injured in the incident. According to the district attorney, the man made a deliberate decision to use his car as a weapon.
The guilty plea was entered by Samuel Matthew Rocha in Ventura County. The incident involved teen cyclists, and further details are available from the source.
The case has been resolved with Rocha's guilty plea, bringing closure to the incident.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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