WELDON, Calif. (KERO) — A man who died in a motorcycle crash on Highway 178 in Weldon has been identified by the Kern County Coroner's Office. Christopher James Brewer, 37, died after he collided with a truck.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Brewer began passing vehicles "at a high rate of speed" on Highway 178 west of Powers Ln. when he collided with a 2011 Dodge driven by Kalee Morgan of Weldon who was slowing to make a left-hand turn into a driveway.
Brewer was ejected from his motorcycle and sustained major injuries. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The crash is under investigation. It is still to be determined if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this crash.
Any information regarding this incident should be forwarded to the CHP Bakersfield Area Public Information Officer Tomas Martinez at (661) 396-6600.
