By Associated Press

A motorcyclist was shot to death Sept. 24 on Interstate 80 near Truckee, prompting authorities to close the highway for hours to investigate.

The California Highway Patrol said three motorcyclists rode up to the victim Saturday afternoon and fired gunshots before taking off. The victim died at the scene.

CHP Officer Pete Mann told the Sacramento Bee the victim was associated with the Vagos biker gang. Investigators were trying to gather information about the assailants and were asking witnesses to come forward.

Westbound lanes of the interstate were closed at the Nevada state line, causing traffic to back up for miles.

Five years ago this weekend, members of the Vagos and Hells Angels game exchanged gunfire during a deadly brawl on the floor of a casino in nearby Sparks, Nevada.