Paul O'Hara Identified as Motorcyclist Killed in Modesto Crash on Highway 99 near Pelandale Avenue
Modesto, California (March 30, 2022) – Paul O'Hara, 39, of Hughson, has been identified as the motorcyclist who was killed in a Tuesday morning traffic accident in Modesto, according to the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office.
The crash occurred on March 29, on Highway 99 near Pelandale Avenue.
According to the officials, O'Hara, 39, was riding his motorcycle in the center lane of northbound Highway 99 when, for unknown reasons, he crashed into a car that was in the fast lane.
As a result of the crash impact, O'Hara was reportedly ejected onto the slow lane, where a big rig struck him.
Paul O'Hara Killed in Highway 99 Crash
Sadly, O'Hara was pronounced dead at the scene.
More details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
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