Joseph Medina of Lompoc dies after single-vehicle collision on West Ocean Avenue in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – A Lompoc man has died following a single-vehicle crash on West Ocean Avenue Wednesday.
On July 2, around 12:21 p.m., California Highway Patrol's San Luis Obispo Communications Center received a call of a single-vehicle crash involving on a 2018 Chevrolet truck West Ocean Avenue near Douglas Avenue, stated a press release from the California Highway Patrol-Buellton Area (CHP).
Your News Channel learned Thursday the driver was 32-year-old Joseph Medina of Lompoc, a local business owner and father.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Medina was traveling westbound when his truck overturned and rolled into the dry concrete irrigation canal west of Douglas Avenue detailed the CHP.
Medina was the only person in the truck, and suffered fatal injuries as a result.
The investigation into the fatal incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Buellton Area CHP Office at 805-691-6160.
"This is a tragic day for the family and the community," shared Buellton Area Commander Lieutenant Jason Bronson. "Our officers were at the crash scene with many of those family members, and I hope our investigation can provide some closure."
Medina was the owner of 'Los Birria Boyz,' a popular food truck in Lompoc.
Joseph Medina is remembered by his partner Cassie, his five children: Junior, Joseph, Adrian, Malia, Aleya – and his bonus child, Kali. A GoFundMe page has been set up for funeral expenses.
