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Motorcyclist killed in Hwy 101 crash identified

SAN MATEO (KRON) — Coroner’s officials have released the name of a motorcyclist killed in a crash in San Mateo on Sunday.

The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office says 45-year-old John Stark of Belmont was killed in the crash that happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday on northbound Highway 101.


Stark was on a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle when he was struck by a 2006 Honda, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say the motorcyclist lost control and was ejected onto the East Hillsdale Boulevard off-ramp.

Stark suffered major injuries and was taken to Stanford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say neither drugs or alcohol appeared to be a factor in the collision.

The CHP is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to call Officer Adam Petty at (650) 369-6261.