Gardnerville
Suspects sought in Douglas County crimes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 10:26pm
Suspects are being sought in a series of attempted burglaries and vandalism incidents in the Gardnerville Ranchos area of Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the responsible teenagers.
There have been four incidents of vandalism and burglary such as damaging vehicles on the street and attempting to enter residences to vandalize. The vandalism has been estimated to be around $4,500.
The incidents occurred in the last two weeks and during the night hours and the suspects appear to be teenagers.
Ski and west shore buses on the transit hit list; service added to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 3:12pm
With a goal of being sustainable, Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is changing the way they provide transit in Lake Tahoe starting November 1, 2018.
"This is a reboot, not an end," said Carl Hasty, TTD District Manager at the District's board meeting Friday. "We'll all feel some pain but it's not the end."
There will be some cut routes, reduced hours, elimination of winter shuttles along with an addition of service to Meyers. Buses will now operate 14 hours a day instead of the current 20 hours.
The West Shore service (Emerald Bay Shuttle) and its connections to TahoeTruckee
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigates cold case murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 5:38pm
UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office did not find anything pertaining to the case on the Centerville Lane parcel and have left the area. They used cadaver dogs and ground radar to search for human remains.
Purse thief sought by Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 6:09pm
A woman who walked off with another's purse at the Raley's Grocery Store in Gardnerville is being sought for questioning by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO).
On July 21 at approximately 2:00 p.m., a customer accidentally left her purse inside a cart at the cart storage area inside Raley's. Within an hour she remembers where the purse was left and returned to the store, only to find it missing.
Reno Phil Principal Cellist Peter Lenz performs Dvorak’s towering Cello Concerto; Beethoven and Rossini are also on deck.
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 10:05am
Event Date:
August 3, 2018 - 7:00pm LET THIS ROMANTIC MUSIC WASH OVER YOU
LIKE THE COOL WATER OF LAKE TAHOE!
TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra’s 13th SummerFest continues with ROMANTIX, presented in four different venues in the Reno-Tahoe-Carson area July 27 – Aug. 5, 2018 (in SLT Friday, Aug. 3). Reno Philharmonic Principal Cellist Peter Lenz will blow you away with his performance of the Dvorak “Cello Concerto in B Minor.” The orchestra also digs into Beethoven’s “Symphony #1,” and offers up the delightful froth of Rossini’s “Overture to the Barber of Seville.”
Location
St. Theresa Catholic Church
1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Year-round changes to Harrah's and Harveys parking policy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:52pm
Harrah's Tahoe and Harveys will be putting into place a new year-round parking policy, much as the other properties in the Caesars Entertainment family, starting July 30, 2018. It will now cost to park when going to the casino for food and entertainment, gambling and events.
Last year the two casinos started charging for parking during special events and concerts at the outdoor arena, then this year Harrah's started to block parking for Heavenly Village and kept out those not utilizing the casino.
Man succumbs to injuries sustained in Kingsbury Grade crash
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 8:04pm
A Gardnerville, Nevada man has died from injuries he received in a motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade/State Route 207 on Sunday, July 8, 2018.
Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) troopers responded to the 2:45 p.m. crash and found 69-year-old Dana Edward Orgill on the ground. He was transported to Renown Hospital in Reno via a CalStar helicopter with serious injuries.
Motorcyclist goes down on Kingsbury Grade, airlifted to hospital
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 8:33am
A 69-year-old man from Gardnerville had to be airlifted after running off the road on Kingsbury Grade Sunday.
The unidentified man was traveling on the road just before 3:00 p.m. when he ran off the Kingsbury just west of Tramway Drive (mile marker Douglas 4). The bike went down in the gravel, causing serious injuries to the rider.
The motorcyclist was transported by helicopter to the hospital and his current medical status is unknown at this time.
Bus service faces drastic change in South Lake Tahoe; Public meeting Friday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 8:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Public comment closes this week on plans released by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) that address issues the agency is facing to be sustainable. Major changes are in store for riders.
Four plans were created as bus service cannot continue as it currently is due to several factors, including the cost of fleet replacement and improvement, funding availability and forecasted funds, regulatory compliance, and keeping and attracting drivers and staff.
Name released of woman found dead in Gardnerville field
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:41pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has released the name of the deceased woman found in a Gardnerville, Nevada field on July 4.
The deceased person has been identified as 56-year-old Charlene Heaphy of Dresslerville, Nevada.
This remains an active death investigation and at this time there is no indication of foul play.
Body found in Gardnerville Ranchos field
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 4:12pm
UPDATE 7-5-18: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the woman found in the Gardnerville Ranchos field on July 4. She was identified as 56-year-old Charlene Heaphy of Dresslerville, Nevada.
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Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a deceased person in Gardnerville, Nevada at about 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Upon arrival at a field off Dresslerville Road, between Muir and Riverview in the Gardnerville Ranchos, they found the body which is that of a female about 58 years of age.
Gardnerville man arrested on charges related to fatal car crash in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 11:23am
Omar Adan Oronia-Camacho has been arrested in connected of a crash in Carson City that claimed the life of a woman on January 6, 2018.
Since the date of the crash, the Nevada Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) has been working on the investigation.
DCSO seeks public's help in finding young suspect responsible for vandalism
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 8:49pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for the young person responsible for causing damage at Pau Wa Lu Middle School in the Gardnerville Ranchos on June 25 at around 5:00 p.m.
The suspect is male, between 9-12 years of age with dark, collar length hair. At the time of the crime he was wearing a blue tee shirt, dark shorts and light colored athletic shoes.
What appears to be blue spray paint was found on various areas, including doors and windows throughout the inside and outside of the campus. An employee’s laptop was also spray painted beyond repair.
Letter: Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club thanks all who made Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 2:57pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra’s Elegant Evening 2018 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends both near and far.
Thank you to all who attended this fun, entertaining and worthwhile event and those that donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, community projects, youth, and services both locally and globally. (www.sitahoesierra.org) .t
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:39am
It's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
Run the Carson Valley Days parade route in 5k Fun Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 4:43pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2018 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is excited to announce their inaugural 5k Fun Run during Carson Valley Days on Saturday, June 9 starting at 8:00 a.m. The Partnership of Community Resources turned over the reins of the annual fun run to TYFS for mentoring programs. This is an opportunity for serious runners, walkers, joggers and families alike to “Run the Parade” route to help kick off the Carson Valley Days Parade. Groups, businesses, clubs and schools are encouraged to participate as a team.
Roundabout to be installed at deadly Carson Valley intersection
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 8:24pm
The intersection of State Route 88 at Centerville Lane will receive a compact traffic roundabout, and construction on it begins Monday, April 23.
From April 23 to 27, daytime lane closures from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will take place with a pilot car leading traffic in alternating directions through the intersection. An approximately 10-day full closure of the SR 88 and Centerville Lane intersection will then begin Monday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m., with nearby detour available via Mottsville Lane and Foothill Road.
Changes ahead for South Shore bus services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 11:07pm
One thing is certain, something has to change or there will not be enough money to operate buses around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. What isn't certain is how those changes will look, where extra funding can come from, or if services will have to be cut.
During Friday's Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board meeting, options to keep a sustainable transit system in place for Lake Tahoe were discussed. Buses continue to operate at a loss and that cannot continue, according to the TTD staff.
Area volunteers honored by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 1:49pm
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada (GSSN) have announced this year’s recipients of both their volunteer awards and those for the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and several are from South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Truckee and the Carson Valley.
They will be honored during Volunteer Recognition & Award Ceremony on Saturday, April 21 at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino in Reno. The ceremony is GSSN's way of thanking and celebrating their amazing volunteers and the priceless love they give girls every day through unwavering dedication to their success.
Winners:
Heritage Award
Walmart staff thanks Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 9:11pm
Staff from the Gardnerville Walmart recently stopped by to see Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) staff for two things, one to thank them for their help, and the other to fill them in on their foundation and how they can help the community.
Big Mama's Show & Shine to raise funds for Douglas County Meals on Wheels
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 8:03pm
Event Date:
May 12, 2018 - 10:00am
Douglas County Senior Services are hosting their 18th annual Big Mama's Show & Shine Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville, Nev.
Big Mama’s is a day of vendors, crafts, food, fun, music, and classic cars. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Program which delivers meals to the home bound seniors within Douglas County. The program is projected to serve over 29,000 meals to Meals on Wheels clients in 2018, and more seniors sign up for the program each week.
Drug Take Back Day locations in South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 1:32pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2018 - 10:00am
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County will be joining thousands of communities across the United States when they participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration “National Drug Take Back" on Saturday, April 28.
Minden Soaring Club awards $5K in scholarships to area students
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 11:24pm
Five students from the area were awarded scholarships by the Minden Soaring Club (MSC) to help finance flight and ground instruction in preparation for obtaining a private or other glider rating.
Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to youths who demonstrated they are interested in learning to fly gliders and/or who have already begun their training and need additional monetary assistance. The scholarships were announced by the MSC Board of Trustees at the club’s annual general meeting on March 18, 2018.
Scholarship winners are all from northern Nevada:
Neddenriep Financial donates $4,000 to support Douglas County Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 4:27pm
Neddenriep Financial of Minden, Nevada has pledged another $4,000 to become the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2018 Naming Right sponsor for the
Douglas County Community and Senior Center.
The long time local accounting firm that serves Minden, Gardnerville, the Carson Valley and South Lake Tahoe is owned by Mark Neddenriep. They are committed to helping clients with high quality tax preparation and financial planning.
Hundreds of senior citizens use the dining room on a daily basis.
Gardnerville man arrested and indicted for butane hash oil explosion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 5:45pm
A Gardnerville man made his first appearance in federal court Thursday on charges stemming from a honey oil lab explosion on January 14, 2018 at his apartment.
Adam Fitzgerald-Wermes, 22, is charged with one count of endangering human life while manufacturing a controlled substance. United States District Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke scheduled a jury trial to begin on May 8, 2018.
Citizens assist Douglas County deputies after Walmart burglary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 1:16pm
Two Reno residents have been arrested on multiple charges, and a warrant will be issued for a third after the Gardnerville Walmart shoplifting incident turned into a lot more.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on February 17, 2018, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart after three people were seen leaving the store with cameras and camera equipment inside a gray plastic tote. They were seen leaving in a gray KIA with Nevada plates driven by a female.
Criminal charges sought in Douglas county honey oil lab explosion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:16am
The man injured in January 14th's honey oil lab explosion in Gardnerville has been identified.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Adam Fitzgerald-Wermes suffered third-degree burns after an explosion stemming from an illicit Butane Hash Oil (BHO) extraction process.
At 2:40 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a call of fire at the Crestmore Apartments. Upon arrival they located an extinguished appliance fire and an injured male with third degree burns.
Man suffers 3rd degree burns in honey oil lab fire in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 7:29pm
A man was burned Sunday during an illicit Butane Hash Oil (BHO) extraction process in an apartment in Gardnerville, Nevada.
At 2:40 p.m. January 14, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at the Stodick Apartments. When emergency personnel arrived they located an extinguished appliance fire and an injured male from the fire with third degree burns. The burn victim was transported by air ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno.
Douglas County man arrested after allegedly battering girlfriend and holding her against will
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:36pm
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Gardnerville early Sunday on charges of Domestic Battery, Battery with Substantial Bodily Injury and False Imprisonment after allegedly battering his girlfriend and holding her against her will.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received information from a confidential source who is a friend of the woman. He provided texts from the victim pleading for help and pictures of her injuries, all from the home the victim shares with the suspect.
Mac the Naw: Topaz opener brings lots of catches, large mackinaws being caught at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:24am
Hello fellow anglers, welcome to the new year and may it bring you tighter lines. I can truly say the Topaz Lake fishing derby is off to a very good start.
On opening day they were plenty of anglers enjoying a fair weather day, where it be from shore or from boat. Most anglers were very successful. I had the pleasure of fishing with Mike and Tom Blotter. We were on the lake at 6 a.m. and had lines in the water right at the precise moment of opening day. We covered the lake in a variety of depths.
Elderly man battered by unknown suspects at Gardnerville Walgreens
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 11:55pm
Two suspects are being sought for battering an 89-year-old man at Walgreen's in Gardnerville on Christmas Eve at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The suspects were driving a black Dodge pickup truck with unknown license plates. One of the suspects is described as a Causasian male 20-30 years old with a beard.
The elderly victim initially declined to report the incident but recently came forward and is working with Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) to find the pair.
DCSO has information that a female filmed the incident on a cell phone.
Armed robbery at Douglas County Subway
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 12:45am
1/8/18 UPDATE 3:45PM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in an armed robbery that occurred at a Subway Restaurant located at 1328 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. A Caucasian male in his 20’s wearing a black mask, light colored jacket; dark pants and black tennis shoes entered the business on 1-6-18 at 6:15 p.m. and brandished a weapon.
WNC announces Dean's List for Fall 2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 6:36pm
Western Nevada College has named 322 students to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. To earn this distinction, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees from Nevada include:
Battle Mountain
Sruti Bhakta, Liliana Chavez, Danny Diaz, Drue Domagala, Audrey Farr, Grace Melver, Kade Quintana, Julia Ramirez
Carson City
Fire burning in Douglas County, emergency crews on scene
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 10:30pm
12:00PM Update: The East Fork Fire Protection District is on scene of what has been designated as the Holiday Fire, located in and near the Preacher Mine area of the Pine Nut Range southeast of Gardnerville, Nevada.
Longtime Tahoe Douglas Fire Battalion Chief retiring
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 9:56pm
For 37 years, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) Battalion Chief Rich Nalder has served the community, and now, he's retiring.
Nalder’s service to the Lake Tahoe community began in 1980 and he soon became instrumental in the design and implementation of TDFPD Special Service programs such as rope rescue, confined space and water rescue.
"Angel of Tahoe" Lisa Maloff celebrates Christmas with local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 10:37am
Christmas was made very special for 100 South Lake Tahoe children on Saturday, December 16, 2017 when philanthropist Lisa Maloff joined Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) in ringing in the holidays with a special celebration that won’t soon be forgotten.
Earlier this month, Mrs. Maloff made a generous donation of $75,000 to the agency that serves the youth and families South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Alpine County. Mrs. Maloff asked TYFS to hold a very special Christmas party so she could spread some holiday cheer and create magical memories for our local children.
TOCCATA's 12th annual production of Handel's Messiah in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:25pm
TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus is in the midst of their 12th annual production of HANDEL’s MESSIAH with performances in five distinct locations this holiday season. The Reno-Tahoe-Truckee-Gardnerville communities continue enjoying the wonderful holiday tradition of TOCCATA’s Messiah production.
Man arrested on felony DUI charges after crashing into two cars and light pole
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 4:57pm
A Fallbrook, California man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Saturday after allegedly driving at a high rate of speed through Stateline while intoxicated before hitting two cars and a light pole.
Series of earthquakes in Mammoth Lakes - Mono Lake area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 9:58pm
The have been eight tremblers in the Mammoth Lakes / Mono Lake area in the last 12 hours, the smallest measured 1.2 on the Richter Scale, the largest at 3.7, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory on the UNR campus.
This area is a very active earthquake area, with swarms not unusual as it is one of the most seismically active volcanic regions in California. In 2014, there were more than 600 registered earthquakes in Mammoth in 36 hours.
Gardnerville man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 11:04pm
Stephan L. DeGraffenreid will be spending the next 15 years in prison after being sentenced Wednesday by United States District Judge Howard D. McKibben.
DeGraffenreid plead guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor in September. He was sentenced to the minimum number of years for those charges.
Douglas County man arrested after injured woman wheeled into ER
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 4:47pm
A Gardnerville man was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm and Eluding a Peace Officer after he allegedly wheeled in a woman with major injuries into the Carson Valley Medical Center on November 19 2017.
Pair arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 12:32pm
South Lake Tahoe and Gardnerville men were arrested in Douglas County on November 19, 2017 on suspicion of drug trafficking and related charges.
Op/Ed: How we can be a community and help one another
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 11:59am
Have you ever made a decision that took you down the wrong path in life? Boy. I sure have.
Have you ever stumbled and fallen when facing challenges that seemed insurmountable? I’m raising my hand.
Did life ever throw you a curveball that you didn’t see coming, and perhaps you reacted in a way that didn’t serve you well? This has happened to me more times than I can count.
Do you or someone close to you struggle with addiction or mental health challenges? My family and personal relationships certainly haven’t been immune to either of these troubling issues.
Active military families treated to weekend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:09pm
The families of two active duty soldiers were treated to an outdoor adventure weekend in Lake Tahoe thanks to PatriotList.org of Carson City and Move Mountains of Incline Village.
The mission of the program was to weave family activities that blend adventure and communication workshops into the retreat weekend. The families were nurtured and challenged physically, emotionally and mentally while they worked together and thrived through fun and engaging challenges on the SEA, AIR, and LAND.
Woman and juvenile identified as victims in deadly SR-88 crash
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 10:47pm
An 80-year-old woman and her great-granddaughter died on Wednesday, October 18 after being hit by a cement mixer truck at the intersection of SR-88 and Centerville Lane.
Gardnerville man dies in crash near Red Lake Road
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:24am
A 38-year-old Gardnerville man died Monday after colliding with a big rig near Red Lake Road.
At 9:25 a.m., a Toyota Highlander was heading eastbound on State Route 88 near the curve at Red Lake Road when, for known reasons, crossed into the opposing lane into the path of a Freightliner truck with a 40-foot trailer.
The 55-year-old driver of the truck from Mokelumne Hill, Calif. was not injured.
No names have been released and the cause of the collision is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
South Lake Tahoe motorcyclist identified in fatal Hope Valley crash
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:30pm
The California Highway Patrol today released the name of the South Lake Tahoe woman who died in Sunday's motorcycle crash in Hope Valley.
Charleen R. Blackburn, 64, was riding her Harley Davidson westbound on SR-88 and slowing at the junction with SR-89 at 4:48 p.m. on September 17. She was making a left turn onto southbound SR-89. At the same time, a 58-year-old woman from Gardnerville, Nevada was traveling eastbound on SR-88 in her Buick La Sabre, and approaching the same intersection at approximately 50-55 mph.
Susan (Susie) Patricia Laney 11/24/67 - 9/12/17
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 1:43pm
Susan (Susie) Patricia Laney, age 49, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2017 surrounded by her family after a two-year battle with cancer.
Susie was born November 24, 1967 with her surviving twin sister, Lisa Watson of South Lake Tahoe, California to Paul Watson of Gardnerville, Nevada and Beverly Pinkley, deceased.
South Lake Tahoe man killed in Douglas County collision
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:30am
A South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the person killed Sunday night in a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Gardnerville, Nev.
At approximately 8:05 p.m. on September 17, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to the serious crash on US-395 near Industrial Way.
For unknown reasons, 54-year-old Rosendo Ramirez Amaya was lying down across the northeast right lane of the highway when the driver of a Toyota Sienna was unable to avoid traveling over him. He succumbed to his injuries.
South Lake Tahoe woman dies in motorcycle crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:09am
An afternoon motorcycle ride through Hope Valley turned fatal for a 64-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman on Sunday, September 17.
At approximately 4:48 p.m., the unidentified woman was riding her Harley Davidson westbound on SR-88 and slowing at the junction with SR-89. She was making a left turn onto southbound SR-89. At the same time, a 58-year-old woman from Gardnerville, Nevada was traveling eastbound on SR-88 in her Buick La Sabre. She was approaching the same intersection at approximately 50-55 mph.
