Robert Lomack Jr. Arrested after Tomales Motorcycle Accident on Tomales Petaluma and Twin Bridge Road
Tomales, California (May 28, 2022) – Robert Chevy Dauvgnnte Lomack, Jr., 27, of Vallejo, was arrested after a motorcycle crash that left one person seriously hurt last Saturday in Tomales, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on Tomales Petaluma and Twin Bridge Road just after 7:40 p.m. on May 21.
According to the CHP, Lomack was driving a Honda SUV westbound on Tomales Petaluma Road when he drifted across the double yellow lines and collided head-on with an eastbound BMW motorcycle driven by David Edward Goodman.
Goodman was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial with major injuries that were not life-threatening.
Lomack sustained minor injuries and was taken to Petaluma Valley Hospital.
Authorities later arrested Lomack and booked him into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of DUI causing injury.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Pacific Attorney Group would like to remind drivers to share the road responsibly and check twice for motorcycles.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a traffic collision than the occupants of a vehicle. In 2019, 474 people on motorcycles were killed in California.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while driving or riding to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Motorcycle Riders
- Keep the bike lights on, even during the day.
- Apply defensive riding. Do not assume drivers can see you, and avoid riding in a driver's blind spot.
- Wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
- Wear leather clothing such as jackets, gloves, pants, and boots with non-skid soles.
- Ensure your clothing has reflective decals or strips so drivers can see you.
Drivers
- Keep a safe distance when driving behind a motorcycle.
- Always check blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes or making a turn.