Fatal crash on U.S. 50 in Lander County leaves one dead, another critical

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Nevada
U.S. 50 near Lander County mile marker 27, about three miles east of Austin
Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Nevada Today in Nevada: On Sunday, June 14, at approximately 8:32 a.m., a black Harley tricycle car traveling westbound on U.S. 50 near Lander County mile marker 27, about three miles east of Austin, Nevada, failed to negotiate a right-hand corner, crossed the centerline, ran off the roadway to the left, launched off a dirt embankment, traveled down a steep ravine before overturning, and came to rest on its back facing east. The driver, 68-year-old James Chapman of Carson City, sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female passenger was transported to a regional hospital and remains in the Intensive Care Unit. The crash remains under investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol Major Incident Reconstruction Team (MIRT).

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
James Chapman Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Fatal crash on U.S. 50 in Lander County leaves one dead, another critical | Local News | 2news.com

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