Reno, Nevada – In a devastating incident last Monday morning, 19-year-old Austin Natividad lost his life in a motorcycle crash on Highway 395 near Panther Drive. The accident occurred just before 6 a.m. when Natividad collided with a 2011 Toyota 4Runner after the SUV slowed due to traffic.
Preliminary investigations by the Nevada State Police revealed that Natividad was riding his 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750 southbound when he was unable to stop in time, resulting in a fatal impact. Emergency crews arrived swiftly, but Natividad was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving the Reno community in mourning over the loss of a young life.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the risks motorcyclists face on the road, especially with sudden changes in traffic flow. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and significant delays were reported along the highway as crews worked to clear the area.