JULIAN, CALIFORNIA – A 28-year-old man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic and was hit head-on by a pickup truck. The accident occurred on state Route 78 just east of Pine Hills Road in Julian. Carl Davis Jr. was riding a 2007 CVR 600 motorcycle eastbound at around 12:30 p.m. He crossed the double yellow line for unknown reasons and was hit by a 1976 Chevrolet pickup truck, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Dean Young, the 47-year-old driver of the pickup was unable to react in time to avoid hitting the bike. Davis was pronounced dead tat the scene of the accident. A witness told officers that he was driving east on the two lane highway when the motorcycle passed him on the left. He was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time. The witness said he saw the accident scene just a short distance down the road from where he was passed.

This accident is a sad reminder about the consequences of poor and inattentive driving. Unfortunately, the consequences all too often involve serious injuries and even death. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a third party’s poor driving, you may wish you speak with a personal injury lawyer.

Berman & Riedel, LLP is a plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death law firm in San Diego, California. Our lawyers have the legal expertise required to ensure your rights are protected following an accident. Contact the firm to set up a case consultation. In addition, you can learn more about personal injury law at www.bermanlawyers.com.