Richard Lim Killed in Galt Crash on Highway 99 near Simmerhorn Road

Richard Lim
Richard Lim Killed in Galt Crash on Highway 99 near Simmerhorn Road

Galt, California (May 21, 2022) – Richard Jooha Lim, 42, of Elk Grove, was killed in a collision involving a big rig in Galt on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The wreck was reported at around 11:50 a.m. on May 19, on Highway 99, just south of Simmerhorn Road.

According to the CHP, Lim was driving a minivan northbound on Highway 99 when he swerved to the shoulder and collided with a parked big rig.

Richard Lim Dies in Galt Collision on Highway 99

Lim was pronounced deceased at the scene following the accident.

The big rig driver, a 50-year-old from Arlington, Texas, was reportedly stopped because of a medical emergency. 

The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

One lane was blocked for nearly three hours as crews worked to clear the scene.

The CHP is handling the investigation.

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