Lake Isabella, CA – According to KGET, the Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified 60-year-old Stephen Michael Prough of Weldon as the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Highway 178 on Friday evening, September 27, 2024.
The fatal accident occurred around 5 PM when Prough, riding his motorcycle eastbound on Highway 178 near McCray Road, collided with a truck at the intersection with McCray Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of the truck had stopped at a stop sign and was attempting to make a westbound turn onto the highway when the collision occurred.
Prough was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have stated that neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to be factors in the crash.
Wrongful Death Claims
Determining fault in an accident can involve many factors. One key way a personal injury attorney can support families after the loss of a loved one is by helping to establish legal responsibility.
If someone else is found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
