File photo by Brett Fisher 2018
File photo by Brett Fisher 2018

On Friday afternoon just before 1 p.m. Careflight was called to a trail in Ash Canyon behind WNC after a bicyclist was injured.

According to dispatch, the cyclist went over their handlebars while riding and appeared to have neck injuries, as well as chest injuries. They reported the cyclist was having difficulty breathing.

Careflight landed at 1:25 p.m. near the college and the cyclist was transported to Renown.

We will update with more information as it becomes available.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, English professor and investigative journalist working in the Sierras. More importantly, she is an advocate of high desert agriculture and rescue dogs.