Motorcyclist from SLT dies in Hope Valley

A South Lake Tahoe woman died Sunday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Hope Valley.

The 64-year-old woman’s name is not being released pending notification of next of kin. She died on her way to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Just before 5pm Sept. 17 the motorcyclist was driving on Highway 88 about to turn on Highway 89. According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist turned in front of a vehicle driven by a 58-year-old woman from Gardnerville. She did not have time to stop or avoid the motorcyclist, CHP said.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report