Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on Highway 101 in Montecito
Fatal Crash Occurred Friday Night on Southbound Freeway near San Ysidro Road
A male motorcyclist died after crashing on the southbound Highway 101 in Montecito on Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash occurred around 9:47 p.m. near the San Ysidro Road off-ramp, CHP said. Montecito Fire Department, which also responded to the crash, stated that the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and no one else was hurt in the collision.
The right-hand lane of the southbound 101 from Olive Mill Road to San Ysidro Road and San Ysidro off-ramp were closed until around 3:30 a.m. the following morning, according to CHP.
The Coroner’s Bureau has identified the victim as Joshua Michael Fernandez, 32, of Ventura. A GoFundMe page has been set up on behalf of his family and 10-year-old daughter. As of Tuesday, it had raised $2,900 of its $15,000 goal.
CHP is investigating the crash and asks that anyone with information to call its Santa Barbara office at (805) 770-4800.
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