Motorcycle
49th annual Virginia City Grand Prix event canceled for 2020
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 8:21amThe 2020 Virginia City Grand Prix has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Entering its 49th year, Virginia City’s historic annual off-road race was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event was rescheduled twice in hopes of holding the event for 2020.
Rider OK after single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 50 East in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:55amCarson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a motorcycle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East.
Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash at US 50 East and Empire Ranch Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:14pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Sunday evening to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.
Carson City booking report details arrests at Saturday BLM demonstration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 10:28amTwo Carson City women and a South Lake Tahoe man were arrested and booked Saturday for misdemeanor suspicion of obstructing and being a pedestrian in the roadway during a Black Lives Matter demonstration near the capitol building.
Carson City emergency crews respond to Highway 50 East motorcycle crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:18amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.
Vehicle vs. Motorcycle accident at Saliman and William Thursday afternoon, injuries reported
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:53pmA vehicle and motorcycle accident was reported at 1:52 p.m. Thursday near the Saliman and William intersection.
The motorcyclist does not appear to be moving.
Motorists need to seek alternate routes in the area.
First responders are enroute.
Careflight has been ordered.
Rider suffers leg injuries in motorcycle crash with vehicle off Hot Springs Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:34pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 300 block of Hot Springs Road.
Dirt bike rider suspected of hitting Douglas deputy with motorcycle in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 10:54amA dirt bike rider suspected of striking a Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy with his motorcycle has been located, arrested and charged with battery with a deadly weapon, resisting, obstructing and reckless driving.
Dirt bike rider faces battery and other charges after hitting Douglas deputy with motorcycle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 2:40pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with an attempt to identify a suspect. Probable cause exists to arrest the male in these photos for suspicion of battery on a police officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer and reckless driving.
The romance of traveling Nevada comes to life on the Loneliest Road in America
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 7:52amNevada’s open roads are beckoning travelers who have been home-bound since mid-March. At a time when 18 states currently won’t accept Nevadans unless they quarantine for two weeks, it’s tempting to hop in the family car and explore Nevada history and nature giving you the opportunity to escape the tedium caused by the pandemic and to temper your wanderlust.
Nevadans can submit traffic safety freeway sign message ideas through August 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 9:43amCARSON CITY — Having received around 600 submissions so far, the Nevada Department of Transportation reminds Nevada drivers they have through Monday, Aug. 31 to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to potentially be displayed on electronic freeway signs.
Carson City Health and Human Services address facts, myths surrounding COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 4:08pmAs the country, and Carson City, continues the ongoing battle against COVID-19, there is a new enemy making its way onto the field: misinformation.
There are many conspiracy theories floating around the internet surrounding COVID-19, and sometimes, it’s difficult to be able to suss out what’s real.
NHP identifies man who died in motorcycle crash Saturday on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:01pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.
Nevadans can submit proposed safety messages to NDOT for electronic freeway signs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 9:50amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada drivers to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to be displayed on electronic freeway signs.
Woman jailed for suspicion of DUI after boyfriend clipped by vehicle, Carson City deputy report says
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 9:55amA 21-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI following an incident in which she admitted to being intoxicated and mistakenly clipped her boyfriend in her vehicle after he was attempting to get away from her.
Motorcycle accident reported Northbound I-580 and Koontz overpass
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 5:52pmJust before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening a motorcycle accident was reported on Northbound I-580 near the Koontz overpass.
The motorcycle was reported to have struck a trailer; however, the motorcyclist has fled on foot.
First responders are enroute.
Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.
Vehicle accident with injury reported at South Carson and Eagle Station
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 11:20amAt 11:20 a.m. Friday a vehicle accident with injury involving a motorcycle was reported.
Nevada Highway Patrol is on scene and Carson City first responders are currently on their way.
Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.
Carson City emergency crews respond to fatal motorcycle crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 10:36pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday evening to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in the area of College Parkway and Otha Street.
Carson City responders, Careflight called to single motorcycle crash on Deer Run near Ambrose Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 2:42pmJust after 2:30 p.m. responders were called to Deer Run Road near Ambrose Park on report of a single motorcycle crash with injuries.
Careflight was called soon after.
Deer Run is completely blocked in both directions as of 2:40 p.m.
Motorists should seek alternate routes.
NHP identifies rider in Thursday's fatal motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 11:04amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the victim in a fatal crash Thursday involving three motorcycles on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade near Lake Tahoe in Douglas County.
Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash, rider flees the scene
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 2:51pmCarson City emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Stewart and William streets in which the motorcycle rider fled the scene. He was found later located and detained in the 800 block of North Carson Street.
Vehicle vs motorcycle accident reported Near Woodside and Fairview
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 6:38pmA vehicle vs motorcycle accident was reported just after 6:30 p.m. near Woodside and Fairview Friday afternoon.
The motorcyclist was reported to be conscious and walking around but was “hit pretty hard” according to those on scene.
First responders are enroute.
Careflight called to motorcycle accident with injury reported at Fairview and I-580 off ramp
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 1:31pmAt 1:29 p.m. Saturday afternoon a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle was reported at Northbound Fairview and I-580.
Serious injury crash Thursday involving motorcycle on US 50 in Dayton shuts down eastbound lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:18pmThere's been another serious injury crash in Lyon County east of Carson City reported on Thursday. This one is located at Highway 50 in the Dayton Hill area, in the eastbound lane, and involves a motorcycle rider.
Motorcycle accident reported near Highway 50 and Drako Friday afternoon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 3:28pmA motorcycle accident was reported just before 3:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 and Drako Way.
According to the 911 caller, a dirt biker appeared to have crashed and broken their arm and possibly their shoulder.
Emergency vehicles are enroute. Please avoid the area if at all possible.
Carson City arrests: Man accused of throwing large rock from overpass onto I-580 freeway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 9:59amA 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested after allegedly throwing a large rock off an I-580 overpass and onto the freeway, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.
NHP seeks witnesses to motorcycle crash Saturday in Dayton that left rider seriously injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 12:34pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for help from witnesses of a motorcycle crash that left a rider seriously injured on Saturday on Highway 50 in Dayton.
Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash on Sierra Vista near Carson River Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 1:52pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Sierra Vista Lane near Carson River Road.
PK O’Neill announces his candidacy for State Assembly District 40, representing Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 9:29amPK O’Neill filed late Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State’s Office as a Republican candidate for State Assembly District 40. The District includes all of Carson City, the east side of Washoe Valley and parts of southeast Washoe County.
Carson City man arrested for allegedly attacking house after being unable to contact ex-girlfriend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 11:45amA 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of E Nye Lane and Tonni Street for violation of bail conditions after a call came in about a possible residential burglary.
The reporting party stated they knew the man, who was banging on their front door and their kitchen window. The man in question is under supervision with the Department of Alternative Sentencing and had a condition to not contact the victim, who was the man’s ex-girlfriend.