TSPN’s contributing photographer Bill Lavallie was on scene to capture dynamic images of two vehicle accidents over the weekend. The first occurred on Highway 88, where a motorcycle rider was thrown from his bike on Saturday when his saddlebag became entangled in his rear wheel. This locked up the wheel, causing the rider to lose control. The bike skidded off the road and the rider was ejected over the handlebars. The driver was taken by helicopter to a local hospital.

Another accident occured when an ATV driver was injured while riding his off road vehicle on private property. He was flown from the Mace Meadows Golf Course to a local hospital on Sunday. To add to his troubles, CHP officials cited him for suspicion of drunk driving. The CHP Officers on scene explained that the driver of any motor vehicle being operated, even on private property, is subject to the same rules regarding drinking and driving. Although this fact is not widely known by the general public, it is still the law. Medical Aids from Calstar emergency services were on scene to fly the man down to a Stockton area hospital.