Santa Barbara, CA — Authorities have identified 32-year-old Joshua Fernandez of Ventura as the motorcyclist who died in a crash Friday night, December 6, 2024, according to KEYT.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident occurred around 10:00 PM on Highway 101 near San Ysidro.
Fernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the CHP, no other vehicles or individuals were involved. The specific circumstances leading to the motorcycle crash remain under investigation.
He is survived by his mother, Avelina, his daughter Jocelyn, his older brother Joseph, and his younger sister Jazmine.
In response to the tragedy, the Fernandez family has created a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and provide support for his surviving family members.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Santa Barbara CHP office as investigators continue to piece together the events leading to the accident.
Single-Vehicle Collisions and Passenger Liability
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility.
California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages. A personal injury attorney can play a critical role in sorting through these details to help victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.
Driver liability insurance covers both those outside the vehicle and passengers inside. While it can be emotionally difficult to file a Wrongful Death claim against someone close to the victim, the financial challenges after an accident can be overwhelming.
A skilled personal injury attorney can help families pursue proper compensation for their loss by handling these legal complexities and negotiating with insurance companies, who always try to reduce payouts on claims they cannot deny.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
