Advisory: UPDATE Kern River Valley Traffic Fatality - John Doe

A 65-year-old Weldon man died March 28 after the vehicle he was operating struck a tree along State Route 178 in Weldon, according to the Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office.

The coroner identified the man as Frank Struska.

According to the report, the incident occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. in the 19000 block of State Route 178 in Weldon. Struska was determined to be deceased at the scene due to his injuries.

The California Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency.

Next of kin have been notified.

Anyone seeking additional information can contact the California Highway Patrol at 661-396-6600.