1 Killed in a Motorcycle Accident at Storey County

One man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Storey County on Monday, according to police.

On September 24, troopers from the Nevada State Police responded to reports of a tragic collision along SR431.

Tracy Somers was driving a 2008 Harley Davidson north towards Reno when he failed to navigate a bend and collided with the railing, according to their preliminary investigation.

Somers was fully thrown from his motorcycle when it overturned. The Harley-Davidson came to rest on the left side of the southbound lane on SR431 looking east.

Somers died as a result of his injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The next of kin has been contacted. The incident appears to have been caused by excessive speed and impairment.

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