South Bay Teen Who Died After Falling Off NorCal Freeway Remembered By Family As 'Loving And Caring'

HARBOR CITY, CA — The family of a 16-year-old South Bay teen who authorities say died after falling from a freeway on-ramp in Northern California earlier this month is raising funds to help pay for funeral costs.

Jose Cuevas, who news outlets identified as a Harbor City teen and Narbonne High School student, was trying to watch a street takeover near Pomona and Merchant streets in Crockett during the early hours of Sept. 13, when he climbed over a concrete safety barrier along the westbound Interstate 80 on-ramp, according to authorities.

That's when he accidentally fell about 75 feet to his death, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Cuevas is remembered by his family as a "loving and caring" person who always put others first, according to a GoFundMe started on the day of his death.

"His unexpected passing has left his family and friends heartbroken, and the loss is felt deeply throughout the community," the fundraiser states. "Jose was known for his kindness and the way he supported those around him."

Donations will go towards helping Cuevas' family pay for the cost of funeral services and helping his family navigate the aftermath of his death, according to the fundraiser.

The GoFundMe has raised $5,596 out of its $20,000 goal as of Monday.