Valley Springs, CA…On March 12, 2018, at approximately 1:50 PM, Mr. Wallace was driving a 2005 GMC Sierra northbound on Cane Lane and came to a stop at the intersection with Rippon Road. Mr. Barron was driving a 2012 Yamaha R-1 motorcycle westbound on Rippon Road at approximately 35 miles per hour. Mr. Wallace did not observe the Yamaha approaching the intersection and drove into the path of the motorcycle. The front of the GMC collided with the left side of the Yamaha. As a result of the collision, Mr. Barron sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Lodi Memorial Hospital. Both parties were properly utilizing their safety equipment.
Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected as a contributing factor in this collision.