Authorities identified 59-year-old Mark A Strother, of Baton Rouge, as the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle collision on May 6 in Ridgecrest.
The fatal motorcycle crash took place at approximately 2:38 p.m. on U.S. Route 395, north of Garlock road. According to the investigation reports, a man was riding his motorcycle when it smashed into a Freightliner for undetermined reasons.
The motorcyclist, identified as Mark A Strother, succumbed to his injuries as a result of the accident. He reportedly died by blunt injuries and his death was ruled an accident. No additional information has been provided.
An investigation is continuing.
May 19, 2022
Source: Bakersfield Californian