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Navy Servicemember Identified as Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Interstate 805

A motorcyclist who died in a crash on Interstate 805 in Normal Heights was an active duty U.S. Navy service member, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Thursday.

Richard Williford, 42, died Monday night in a crash while driving northbound on Interstate 805 at Adams Avenue.

According to witnesses, Williford had been driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed his motorcycle into the read end of a vehicle, the ME said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after paramedics arrived.

There was no other information available.

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