Clovis Wong dies in fatal Washoe County, Nevada motorcycle crash

Clovis Wong dies in fatal Washoe County, Nevada motorcycle crash

Fatal Washoe County, Nevada motorcycle crash death of Clovis Wong – Obituary

Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who lost his life in a collision that occurred in late February in Washoe County. The victim was 22-year-old Clovis Wong of Sparks.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, which operates under the Nevada State Police, officers were called to the scene of a crash on South Virginia Street just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway at approximately 5:30 p.m. on February 26.

Investigators say a 2018 Ram pickup truck was heading south on South Virginia Street at the time of the incident. Meanwhile, Wong was traveling north on a Kawasaki ZX-10 motorcycle in the inside travel lane.

Preliminary findings indicate that the truck driver attempted to turn left into a nearby parking lot while the motorcycle was approaching. During the maneuver, the motorcycle struck the front portion of the pickup.

Emergency responders pronounced Wong dead at the crash site. The driver of the truck stayed at the location following the collision and has been cooperating with investigators.

The Nevada Highway Patrol’s Major Incident Reconstruction Team continues to review the circumstances surrounding the crash as the investigation remains ongoing.