PINON HILLS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> An online fundraiser is underway for 39-year-old Arturo (Art) Villanueva Rivera from Victorville, who died on Friday night.
To donate, Click to go to his GoFundMe:
The accident was reported near the intersection of Palmdale Rd/Hwy 18 and Descanso Rd. around 8:12pm on May 1, 2026 according to the California Highway Patrol.
Arturo was riding his motorcycle along Highway 18 in Piñon Hills, hit a animal in the roadway and was ejected from his bike.
From his GoFundMe page, Everything about this hurts. This is not news anyone wants to hear. Yet here we are. My youngest sister lost her husband to a motorcycle accident yesterday, May 1st around 8:30 pm. Now, with the heaviest of hearts, she has to pick up life with their two sons and move forward, as well as plan his funeral.
Arturo “Art” Rafael Villanueva was a wonderful husband and amazing father. He was an all-around family man, very hardworking, funny, and loved doing everything outdoors with his wife and two boys.
As Art was the sole provider for the home, it is going to be extremely difficult for Jessica to make arrangements for his funeral, as well as maintaining their home for the boys. We are asking for any help that you are able to give during this time, and of course, prayers.
To donate, Click to go to his GoFundMe:
This incident will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Victorville Office.
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