On Tuesday, September 8th, the California Highway Patrol identified the motorcycle rider killed in a traffic collision on Highway 108/120 in California’s Keystone area. 68-year-old Phillip Allen Luckert of Modesto collided with a big rig.   

Facts from the accident report showed that the man had just assisted another rider on the highway moments before the collision. The wreck happened before noon, between Rushing Hill Lookout Road and Green Springs Road.

The CHP said that Luckert while riding his 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle, saw a broken down bike on the north shoulder and stopped to help. After assisting the motorcyclist, the victim pulled back into traffic, directly in front of a 2012 Kenworth Big Rig, operated by Erik Roen, 63,  of Knights Ferry.

The flatbed trailer was hauling a dozer. The report showed that Luckert received CPR but remained unresponsive. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. The incident led to the closure of the eastbound lane for about two hours.

Officers redirected traffic to a single lane. They believe alcohol or drugs did not play a role in the occurrence. There is no additional information.

Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon on California roadways, and it is one of the leading causes of crash-related deaths. Causes of this type of accidents involve riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol, lane splitting, weaving in and out of traffic, and running red lights or stop signs.

Motorcycle riders must desist from the above and practice safe road habits. Additionally, wear a helmet to prevent head injuries, and safety apparel to cover other parts of the body.

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