Fernando Garlejo Dead, James Gardner Involved in Deadly Pedestrian Collision on Highway 101 in Goleta

Fernando Garlejo Killed, James Gardner Unharmed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 Near Cathedral Oaks Road

 
GOLETA, CA (December 11, 2018) – A Friday night pedestrian collision turned deadly, claiming the life of a 78-year-old man walking on Highway 101 near Cathedral Oaks Road.
 
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin McCool, Fernando C. Garlejo was walking in the right-hand lane of the highway around 10:45 p.m. when he was hit by a Ford F-250 pickup driven by James A. Gardner.
 
McCool further added that 51-year-old Gardner, of Granada Hills, was traveling southbound at speeds of about 62 mph when he saw the 78-year-old pedestrian in his path of travel. Gardner was unable to avoid the impending collision and struck the Santa Maria man who was purportedly carrying a fishing rod.
 
Further reports noted that a friend of Garlejo said he had been dropped off at the Goleta Pier Friday morning to fish, yet it was not there when a relative arrived to pick him up.
 
An investigation of this crash is underway. Authorities are seeking the public’s help to determine the details involved in this crash.

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In light of this tragic event, our law firm would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Fernando Garlejo.

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