DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Two people are dead and one airlifted to the hospital after a suspected DUI crash between a vehicle and motorcycle on Kimmberling Lane in Douglas County on Saturday afternoon.

On Sept. 19, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., patrol units from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) were responding to a reported verbal domestic disturbance in the Ranchos area of Gardnerville when deputies observed the involved subject’s vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed near Tillman Lane and Kimmerling Road.

Deputies attempted to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop. According to DSCO, the subject, later identified as Gerardo Adame-Lopez, failed to stop and continued fleeing from deputies at a high rate of speed.

Adame-Lopez’s vehicle continued to the intersection of Kimmerling Road and Country Lane, where he attempted to pass another vehicle traveling in his lane of traffic. Adame-Lopez then crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying one male and one female.

Both motorcycle occupants sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Following the collision, the subject’s vehicle continued off the roadway and struck a tree on the eastbound side of Kimmerling Road. The subject sustained severe injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Renown Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The decedents on the motorcycle are identified as:
Donald Johnson, 60, of Gardnerville, Nevada
Shelly Johnson, 50, of Gardnerville, Nevada

The driver of the motor vehicle is identified as: 
Gerardo Adame-Lopez, 30, of Reno, Nevada

The investigation remains ongoing. DSCO says preliminary charges being considered include:

  • DUI causing death – two counts
  • Eluding causing death – two counts
  • Reckless driving causing death – two counts

The investigation is being conducted by Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada State Police, and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. 

These charges are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues and the evidence is reviewed.