CHP investigating after man found dead near Standiford onramp to Highway 99
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a death at a homeless camp off of Highway 99 near Standiford Avenue in Modesto.
A woman called 911 at 10:55 a.m. to report her boyfriend’s father had died in his sleep at a camp between the northbound onramp and Sisk Road, according to the CHP. A 59-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
The man’s death does not appear to be suspicious, CHP Officer Tom Olsen said.
This story was originally published October 3, 2019 at 11:50 AM.