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Motorcyclist killed in Eastern Kern County crash identified

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(KERO) — At least one person has died following a crash in Eastern Kern County, according to the California Highway Patrol's incident page.

Just after 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night a vehicle traveling on Bodfish Canyon Road struck a motorcyclist, according to reports.

Stephen Sean Morris, 29, of Bodfish, was identified as the motorcyclist killed in the crash.

According to the CHP's traffic incident page, Morris was declared dead at the scene.

It is not known whether drugs, alcohol or speed were factors.

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