Single-vehicle motorcycle wreck on US 50 in Lander County leaves one dead, one hurt

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Nevada
US 50
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Nevada Today in Nevada: A 68-year-old Carson City man was killed and a female passenger was critically injured Sunday morning following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on US 50 in Lander County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The motorcycle crossed the centerline, left the highway, and launched off a dirt embankment before overturning down a steep ravine. The man died at the scene; the adult female passenger survived with severe injuries. The crash remains under investigation by NHP's Major Incident Reconstruction Team.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Chapman Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Single-vehicle motorcycle wreck on US 50 in Lander County leaves one dead, one hurt

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