60-Year-Old Weldon Man Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle vs Truck Collision near McCray Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 3, 2024) – Friday afternoon, Stephen Michael Prough was killed in a two-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 178.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene around 5:16 p.m., just west of McCray Road in Mountain Mesa.

According to investigators, the rider of an eastbound motorcycle hit the side of a 2009 Chevrolet pickup-truck.

Authorities said the 16-year-old driving the pickup made a left turn directly into the path of the motorcycle. 

The rider attempted to avoid the collision but lost control of his motorcycle in the process. 

Responding medical personnel declared the motorcyclist dead at the scene after being ejected from his motorcycle. The coroner’s office later identified the deceased rider as 60-year-old Prough, of Weldon. 

Police also said the driver of the Chevrolet remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. 

Our law firm sends out our 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. We know what it takes to help you win your case. Our team understands that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of the death of a loved one, but we can help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation.