MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN JULIAN CRASH IDENTIFIED

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October 9 2011 (Julian) – Rogelio Malihan, 53, died at the scene of a three-motorcycle accident shortly after noon today while riding with his son and a close friend on southbound Highway 79.

 

According to the San Diego Medical Examiner, the lead bike stopped due to traffic and the decedent had to slam on his brakes and was ejected into the northbound lane. Motorcyclists traveling northbound tried to avoid him, but he was struck by one of the motorcyclists.

 

Responding to a 911 call, police and medics found the victim with severe trauma and no pulse. Advanced cardiac life support was initiated but to no avail and death was pronounced at the scene. The highway was shut down, causing traffic delays pending the Medical Examiner’s arrival.

 

Malihan resided with his wife and son in San Diego.
 


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