CHP: Motorcyclist allegedly runs over friend

   According to a report from CHP on September 27, 2013, the ChP served an arrest warrant on
Samuel Christian Knox, 23, of Burson.  Mr. Knox was located at his residence and was taken into custody at 1:10 PM.

   On July 5, 2013 at 1:19 PM Mr. Knox was involved in a vehicle collision on South Camanche Parkway.

   Mr Knos was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle behind his friend, Matthew Maddox, 23, of Burson.

   Mr. Maddox was involved in a solo vehicle collision when he lost control of his motorcycle.  Mr. Maddox was ejected off his motorcycle and onto the roadway.

   Mr. Knox, due to his level of intoxication, was unable to avoid a collision with Mr. Maddox, subsequently allegedly running over Mr. Maddox with his motorcycle.

   Mr. Maddox sustained fatal injuries due to this collision.

   Mr. Knox was placed under arrest for alleged 191.5(a)PC - Felony Vehicular Manslaughter and 23153(a)VC - Felony Driving Under the influence. Mr. Knox was released to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

   Based on the Calaveras County Coroner report and the Department of Justice Forensic Alcohol Analysis the Calaveras County District Attorneys Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Knox.