Motorcyclist Christopher Nichols, 40, killed in crash on Highway 99 in Modesto, California

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/20/2023 - 12:12pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, June 16, 2023

Motorcyclist dies in Modesto crash after crash with van, big rig

Preliminary information released by CHP suggests the rider was traveling northbound on Hwy. 99 when a crash between the rider and the Dodge van — it was in the No. 1 lane — somehow happened, ejecting the driver into the No. 2 lane and right in front of a 2016 Freightliner.

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 99 crash with big rig identified

Nichols struck the right rear of the Dodge, throwing him off the motorcycle.

 

People Involved: 
Christopher Nichols
Roadway: 
Highway 99