motorcyclists
One motorcyclist dies in Kingsbury Grade crash at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 3:17pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Three motorcycles were involved in a crash on SR207 Thursday afternoon, leaving one person deceased and two sent to the hospital.
At approximately 2:19 p.m. on June 11, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) were called to the scene on Kingsbury Grade near Palisades Drive. The investigation is still underway but what is known at this time is one motorcyclist was driving eastbound and two motorcyclists were headed westbound when they collided, according to NHP Trooper Hannah DeGoey.
Motorcyclist and passenger seriously injured east of Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:16pm
A man and a woman were seriously injured Friday afternoon on Highway 50 when their motorcycle went off an embankment east of Kyburz.
According to Sgt. Kurt Peterson of the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the motorcycle hit a guardrail and sent the driver and passenger over the edge about 30 feet.
Both were air lifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno with major injuries, Peterson said.
The ages and hometowns of the pair are unknown at this time.
Highway 50 in the area was closed in both directions as the scene was cleared.
CHP motorcycle safety campaign launched
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 8:41am
California continues to experience high numbers of motorcycle-involved collision deaths and injuries, and because of this the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been awarded a grant to promote motorcycle safety and awareness.
The goal of "Have a Good Ride II" is to reduce the number of motorcycle-involved fatal and injurty traffic collisions statewide.
Police Chief Brian Uhler: Monthly report to the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 8:28pm
Community Outreach: The “Meet the Police” outreach campaign is going well. As a reminder, Coffee with a Cop happens on Thursdays and ends on August 27th. The Police Open House was well attended and we look forward to doing it again next year.
Reno's Street Vibrations see large crowds and fewer accidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/01/2014 - 8:25pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a significant increase in highway traffic over the 4-day Street Vibrations event held this past weekend. While there were more bikes on the road, NHP reports only one injury accident that involved a motorcycle and two DUI arrests for motorcyclists, one in Carson City and Lyon County.
The NHP says there were expecting an increase in accidents along the highways around Reno and Lake Tahoe with an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 Street Vibration participants in town.
NHP prepares for bikers in the area for Street Vibrations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 9:02pm
The 20th Annual Street Vibrations motorcycle rally is scheduled for September 24-28. The primary events will be located in Reno and Sparks but other events are scheduled in Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe. Organizers are expecting between 50,000 and 100,000 participants and with the influx of visitors to the area, the number of traffic related issues are expected to increase.
Motorcyclist Safety Encouraged in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 9:42pm
Fifty-three motorcyclists died on Nevada roadways in 2013, surpassing the previous year’s number of fatalities by 39 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval proclaimed May 2014 as Motorcycle Safety Month, focusing on the motorcycle as an important form of transportation, and reminding its riders and all motorists of important safety guidelines.
Street Vibrations Bringing Motorcyclists to Area. 1 Killed, 4 Hurt in Tahoe and Carson Collisons
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2013 - 1:31pm
With thousands of motorcyclists expected for Street Vibrations there is extra caution urged on public roadways. As of noon today there have been 3 accidents involving bikers on the road in Lake Tahoe and Carson City, resulting in 1 death and 4 hospitalizations.
Two people were hospitalized after a crash shortly before 10 a.m. at North Carson Street and Medical Parkway. A man was flown by Care Flight to Renown hospital; the other person was taken by ambulance to Renown.
Summer vacation at South Lake Tahoe promises beach fun and food, music and memories
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 6:19amAs David Letterman rhetorically asks: Hey kids, do you like the rock n' roll? Two outdoor concert venues at South Lake Tahoe will be filled with superstar performers, plus there's dozens of outdoor competitions and family events, fireworks extravaganzas and the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament that has Tahoe South positioned as summer’s hot spot for entertainment, outdoor recreation and events.
Motorcyclists from South Lake Tahoe and Reno die in Sierra County crash
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 7:36amRiders of two motorcycles, one from South Lake Tahoe and the other from Reno died on Sunday when one bike went out of control and the other took evasive action to avoid a collision in Sierra County, the Sacramento Bee reports. Go here for the story.
LTVA attempts to lure motorcyclists with money
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 5:00pmThe Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on Jan. 12 authorized $15000 for the inaugural Lake Tahoe Moto Adventure. The Tahoe-Douglas Visitors Authority is putting ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltva-attempts-t...
IHOP tragedy's continued impact across two states
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 6:54pmBy Heather Gould
IHOP shooting victim, part-time Tahoe resident Wally Gunderson, continues to recover after being shot in the leg during a rampage by a gunman at the Carson City restaurant on Sept. 6. Gunderson, 67, was injured after 32-year-old Eduardo Sencion entered the Carson City restaurant and began firing, then turned the gun on himself.
