Updated on March 8, 2021 at 12:05 pm The accidental collision of two surfers in the waves off the Southern California coast left one of the men dead, authorities said. Emergency crews were called to Rincon Point Saturday afternoon following reports of an unconscious man, said Ventura County sheriff's Captain Victor Medina. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. Witnesses told officials the two men had collided in the water and both suffered head injuries. Gerry Gilhool, 51, was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Medina said.