60-Year-Old Weldon Man Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle vs Truck Collision near McCray Road BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 3, 2024) – Stephen Michael Prough died Friday afternoon, in a two-vehicle motorcycle collision on Highway 178. The incident occurred at approximately 5:16 p.m., just west of McCray Road in Mountain Mesa. Investigators reported that an eastbound motorcyclist collided with the side of a 2009 Chevrolet pickup truck. Authorities stated that the 16-year-old driver of the pickup made a left turn, cutting directly into the motorcyclist’s path. The rider attempted to swerve but lost control of the motorcycle. First responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene after being ejected from the bike. The coroner later identified him as 60-year-old Prough, of Weldon. The driver of the Chevrolet remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Stephen Michael Prough, who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a motorcycle crash. At Sweet James, they know what it takes to help you win your case. Their team understands that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of the death of a loved one, but they can help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Stephen Michael Prough Killed in Two-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Highway 178 [Bakersfield, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.