Larry Moore, 73, was struck and killed by a truck on November 22, 2010, around 12:27 p.m. in Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County, approximately 250 miles from San Diego. According to the California Highway Patrol, Moore was killed when he was hit while riding his bicycle by a truck driven by John Lee, 45. It is believed that Moore unexpectedly made a turn and turned in front of Lee’s truck.
Lee hit brakes to prevent the collision, but was unable to avoid hitting Moore. According to California Highway Patrol officers, Lee fortunately escaped unhurt in this car accident. It is believed that alcohol or drugs were not factors behind this fatal Santa Barbara County bicycle accident that took one life.
Moore was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Now the investigating officers need to know what made Moore take the unexpected turn. From the facts set forth in the news article, it is unclear how the accident occurred. This story does serve as an important lesson to both bicyclists and motorists that they need to look out for each other on the road.
We send our sincere prayers and good thoughts to Moore’s family for their loss. Regardless of how the accident occurred, it is devastating to lose a loved one.
Ross Jurewitz is a bicycle accident lawyer in Santa Barbara County and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group, a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in a bike accident. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike accident in Santa Maria, please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.