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Fernley man identified in fatal motorcycle crash on I-80 west of Derby Dam

  • 05/10/2022 05:14 AM
Fernley man identified in fatal motorcycle crash on I-80 west of Derby Dam

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified the person killed in a motorcycle crash May 1 on Interstate 80 near Derby Dam as a Fernley man.

According to the Highway Patrol, on Sunday, May 1, at approximately 6:32 p.m., troopers responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on westbound I-80 and Washoe County mile marker 35 in Sparks.

Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a black 2009 Honda CBR600 motorcycle was traveling west on I-80 near Washoe County mile marker 35. The driver steered the motorcycle right to avoid tire debris in the #1 travel lane. The motorcycle continued across the #2 travel lane, striking the guardrail. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle.

The driver of the Honda, Jonathan Christensen, a 31-year-old Fernley resident, succumbed to his injuries from the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash is being investigated by the Highway Patrol Division’s Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) - Case #220500035 anyone has any information about this crash, please send an email to [email protected] and reference the case number.

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Comment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving DinnerComment author: SusanComment text: RIP Sean. Prayers to the family, sorry for your loss.Comment publication date: 9/25/25, 1:11 PMComment source: Sean Everett Turner
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