A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in the parking lot of a Costco store in Camarillo, California, authorities said.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Abba Bryski, of Agoura Hills. Deputies responded to the Costco parking lot at 437 W. Ventura Blvd. at approximately 8:37 p.m. on October 20 after receiving reports that a man had been struck by a vehicle near the store’s gas station.
According to witnesses, the victim was hit by a driver in the gas station area. Emergency responders transported the injured man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities identified the victim only as a 28-year-old man from Modesto. His name has not been publicly released in the information provided.
Witnesses Helped Deputies Identify the Suspect
Witnesses at the scene directed deputies to Bryski, who was reportedly still sitting inside his vehicle nearby. Authorities subsequently arrested him on suspicion of murder.
Jail records listed Bryski as an educator and rabbi, according to the Ventura County Star. He remained in custody with bail set at $3 million, according to the report.
The arrest does not establish guilt, and the case remains subject to the legal process. Authorities have not provided additional details about what led to the fatal incident in the information available.
Medical Examiner to Determine Cause of Death
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said the county medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of the man’s death.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Erik Hernandez at 805-384-4729 or Detective Gerardo Cruz at 805-384-4726.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information may assist investigators by contacting the detectives directly.
Incident Occurred Before Costco Store’s Scheduled Grand Opening
The fatal incident occurred at the Costco location at 437 W. Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo. According to Costco’s website, the store’s grand opening was scheduled for October 30, 2026. The location’s gas station opened earlier, on May 1.
Authorities have not indicated whether the store’s upcoming grand opening or the gas station’s operations had any connection to the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Source: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office; reporting by the Ventura County Star; Costco’s official website.