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Motorcyclist dies in Douglas County accident
A 42-year-old motorcyclist died this morning in an accident on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
A preliminary crash investigation done indicates that a Red Hummer, driven by a 51-year-old Gardnerville resident, was traveling westbound on Centerville Lane from the stop sign and failed to yield striking a Honda motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. Traffic was diverted while emergency crews investigated the accident.
The name of the victim hasn't been released pending notification of relatives.
The accident happened at 11:23 a.m.
The Major Accident Investigation Team of the Nevada Highway Patrol-Northern Command is continuing to investigate this accident. Witnesses or anyone with additional information should call Trooper Eric Gallagher at (775) 689-4661 regarding case No. NHP-1107130909.