Motorcyclist dies in Carson crash

A Carson City man died Tuesday after losing control of his motorcycle on I-580 just north of Fifth Street in Carson City.

Trooopers say Kevin Purvis, 33, was heading south just before the Fifth Street off-ramp when he lost control and was thrown from the Honda street bike.

Purvis was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved.

Trooper Chris Kelly asks that any witnesses to the accident call him at (775) 689-4661.