Phillip Wesley Leonard dies in fatal Santa Maria, CA motorcycle crash
Fatal Santa Maria, CA motorcycle crash death of Phillip Wesley Leonard – Obituary
Phillip Wesley Leonard, 78, of Santa Maria, lost his life following a tragic motorcycle crash on April 16. Authorities from the Santa Maria Police Department confirmed that Leonard passed away at Marian Medical Center after being struck by a bus that failed to yield.
The collision occurred as Leonard attempted to make a right turn onto a Highway 101 on-ramp. The impact proved fatal for Leonard, though no injuries were reported among the passengers on the bus involved.
Investigators have stated that neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to have played a role in the accident. The Santa Maria Police Department is still gathering details and has requested that anyone with further information reach out to assist in the investigation.
