Ridgecrest Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision near Graaf Avenue

INYOKERN, CA (September 5, 2022) – Monday, Nicholas Thomas Olar lost his life in a solo-car crash on 3rd Street.

The incident happened on August 15th, at about 11:00 p.m., along the 900 block of 3rd Street.

California Highway Patrol said that 63-year-old Olar was riding an off-road vehicle in the area when he crashed.

Responding paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced 63-year-old Nicholas Thomas Olar dead at the scene.

At this time, officials have no further information on the cause of the accident.

Furthermore, it is unknown if alcohol or medications played a role in the crash.

Inyokern authorities are investigating the fatal solo-car crash and will release additional updates once they are available.


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