Damian Lanctot, 39 from Ben Lomond Lost His Life in Head-On Collision

Ben Lomond, CA…On 7/23/2022, at approximately 1517 hours, CHP officers responded to a two vehicle crash located on Alba Road near Western Avenue. Upon arrival it was determined Damian Lanctot of Ben Lomond, CA was riding a Honda motorcycle, eastbound on Alba Road, east of Western Avenue, at an undetermined speed. Kristi Anderson of Ben Lomond, CA was driving a Toyota 4Runner westbound on Alba Road, approaching the Honda.

For reasons still under investigation, both vehicles became involved in a head-on crash, causing Lanctot to be ejected from the motorcycle. Following the crash, the Toyota continued off the roadway and collided into a tree. Lanctot sustained major injuries as a result of this crash and was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. Anderson was treated on scene and transported to Dominican Hospital for minor injuries.

The cause of this crash is still under investigation. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this crash.