Fatal crash involving motorcycle and semi shuts down North Carson at Nye in Carson City
UPDATE: North Carson Street is open in both directions.
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A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a semi truck happened Wednesday night in the area North Carson Street and Nye Lane, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed. The motorcycle rider died in the crash.
Northbound and southbound lanes on North Carson were closed to motorists for several hours. Motorists were encouraged to use Roop Street as an alternate route.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Nevada Highway Patrol will be doing the investigation.
We will update as more information becomes available.