Victorville Mother Creates GoFundMe for Son Killed in Fontana Motorcycle Crash
FONTANA, Calif. (VVNG.com) – A mother from Victorville is seeking support for her family after her son tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Fontana on February 19, 2025.
Ignacio A. Perez, a 28-year-old father and husband, died after his Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe collided with a diesel truck at approximately 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Slover and Cherry Avenue.
Perez, a resident of Fontana, was rushed to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries shortly after the crash. He had been on his way to work at the time of the crash.
His mother, Christina N. Phillip Martinez, has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and to support his family.
She wrote a heartbreaking message on the fundraising page, sharing the deep pain of losing her only son:
“My name is Christina Martinez and I’m the mother of Ignacio Perez. Yesterday, 02/19/2025, my son, my only son, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. He was the soul provider for his family. He was on his way to work when the accident occurred. He was just 28 years old. He recently was married approximately 3 weeks ago come this Friday. He was a beloved father to 2 amazing special needs boys, Izzy & Noah, who will miss their father greatly. He was a loving brother to 4 sisters: Alycia, Stephanie, Angelica, and Reina. My daughter-in-law Jenny, his new wife, is missing him terribly. My son was supposed to outlive me. My son will be forever loved. He was an amazing father, brother, husband, and most of all, an amazing son. Please help; every little bit helps. We truly appreciate it God bless you all. Hug your children tight & tell them you love them.”
Ignacio’s close friend, Manuel Lizaola, also shared his grief on Facebook, expressing the profound loss of his best friend:
“I’ve been up all night thinking of you and listening to your voicemails. This isn’t real! This wasn’t the plan bro! We were supposed to go bike shopping when I got cashed out from my case and go ride! We would talk almost every single day bro!”
Lizaola said he watched Perez grow up from a teenager to a grown man, and said he always did right by his family. He described him as his greatest supporter in music and in life, emphasizing how he always pushed him to do better.
Ignacio’s family and friends are grieving the loss of a man who was known for his kindness, dedication to his family, and unwavering support of his loved ones.
Those wishing to help the Perez family during this difficult time can donate via the GoFundMe page here.
As the family processes this heartbreaking tragedy, the community is rallying behind them, offering support and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ignacios-family-after-tragedy
