Dead motorcyclist from Friday crash in Montecito near Highway 101 identified
MONTECITO, Calif. – The dead motorcyclist from a Friday night crash near San Ysidro on Highway 101, has been identified.
Joshua Fernandez of Ventura passed away at 32 years old after crashing on impact on his motorcycle just past 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Fernandez leaves behind his mother Avelina, his daughter Jocelyn, older brother Joseph and younger sister Jazmine.
CHP of Santa Barbara announced the following day that the crash was cleared, and all lanes and off-ramps are now open.
Crash Alert:
— CHP Santa Barbara (@CHP_SantaBarb) December 7, 2024
US-101 SB right lane closed north of San Ysidro Road due to motorcycle crash investigation. Please slow down, use caution, and use the left lane when passing through the area. CHP reminds motorists to always drive sober and alert at safe speeds for the conditions. pic.twitter.com/KjlihZOFJC
No one else was hurt in the crash and the CHP is still investigating the incident.
A GoFundMe set up by the Fernandez family where you can donate is available on the following website.
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