Nevada State Police has released the name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Geiger Grade near mile marker 6 in Storey County on Sept. 24.
The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m., when Tracy Somers was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on SR 341 toward Reno. For some unknown reason, Somers missed a curve and hit a guardrail, NHP said.
The motorcycle then overturned and Somers was thrown from the Harley. Somers died on scene.
NSP says speeding and impairment are suspected factors in the crash.
This crash is being investigated by Trooper Krause. If anyone has any information, email atutorow@dps.state.nv.us and reference case number 220901827.