Motorcycle Rider Succumbs to Injuries
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On July 12, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Storey County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted a traffic stop on a black motorcycle after the motorcycle nearly went head-on with the deputy on C Street in the area of Taylor Street in Virginia City.
The solo rider of the motorcycle slowed down, looked over his shoulder, then rapidly accelerated on north C Street. The deputy was unable to keep up with the motorcycle as it was traveling at a high rate of speed north on C Street in the southbound lanes near Sutton Street. The deputy continued northbound where he observed the motorcycle laying on its side on north C Street at north D Street. The motorcycle hit the guardrail causing the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle and down the embankment. The Deputy quickly located the rider and began life saving measures as paramedics were dispatched to the scene. Despite all attempts, the rider succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased.
The Nevada State Police are handling the crash investigation while the Lyon County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a coroner investigation. If you witnessed this incident, please call 775-847-0959 and refer to case 26-1052. At this time, speed and alcohol appear to be a factor.
