Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Hwy. 50 collision
A motorcyclist from Southern Nevada was seriously injured Sunday when a van making a U-turn struck him.
Joshua W. Hanlon, 20, of Henderson was pinned under the 1981 VW van, as was his 2013 Kawasaki. He was airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries.
The driver of the van, Peter Z. Kwan, 75, of San Francisco was also taken to the Reno hospital by helicopter, but he did not sustain serious injuries. Kwan was cited at the hospital for making an improper U-Turn.
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen told Lake Tahoe News that Kwan was in the westbound lane when he flipped a U-turn to go east, didn’t see the motorcyclist and the collision occurred.
The accident happened about 3:30pm Aug. 4 on Highway 50 between Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center and Zephyr Cove Resort.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
Where did Kwan learn to drive anyway? You can’t be making U-turns on a highway! Hope he has good insurance…
I know the parents of the boy, Joshua Hanlon, and they are terrified right now. Completely distraught. PLEASE keep the entire family in your prayers right now. Not only does Josh need them, but the family does too.
Our prayers are with Josh and his family, he had just left us from camp at NV Beach! Very sweet boy..
Prayers for all involved. So tragic. We were there in the car just as it had happened. Everyone was so patient and kind in waiting- very somber. I have been thinking non-stop of the motorcyclist. I am wondering how he is?
Thank you for your prayers! Thank the Lord he had a helmet on. He is pretty broken up, but off the ventilator finally. Please keep praying.
I was driving back home to California. When traffic was stopped I passed by and seen the accident. My mother in I prayed for this young man he has been on our minds.Sending him strength with constant prayer.
We all will keep praying! So glad he is alive! Looked so bad…
Thanks for responding- I have 2 sons, 17 and 19 so I really took it to heart.
I hope he can heal fully.
I was on Hwy 50 about 20 cars back from accident. Prayers continue for this young man.
Kara, I am Josh’s mom…God has been faithful to answer prayers!! Our son is making small improvements every day..we are grateful to all who have prayed and for those first responders that cared for him. He is an amazing young man :) thank you for your concern!
Wendy, that is great to hear. We wish him continued recovery and I will continue my prayers. Hugs.
It is so good to hear he is making improvements. Thoughts and prayers for you all from your Charlotte, NC family.
Thank you all for prayers!! It is what has made all the difference in our sons recovery!!
Thank you all for your prayers for our son! We are grateful!