UPPER LAKE, Calif. – A young Kelseyville man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he allegedly hit and injured a bicyclist on Saturday.

Steven Wayne Boatright, 19, was arrested for DUI causing injuries following the crash, which injured Brian R. Pecknold, 64, of Upper Lake, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on Blue Lakes Road at Irvine Avenue.

Boatright was driving a 1998 Ford Ranger south on Irvine Avenue at Blue Lakes Road as Pecknold was riding his bicycle east on Blue Lakes Road, the CHP said.

As Pecknold was making a left turn onto Irvine Avenue, Boatright entered the intersection and the front of his truck hit the left side of the bike, knocking Pecknold to the ground and causing him major injuries, the CHP said.

Both the CHP and Northshore Fire responded to the scene, and Pecknold was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment of his injuries, according to the report.

Boatright was booked for felony DUI causing injury, with bail set at $30,000. Jail records indicated he later posted bail and was released.

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