Man Seriously Injured After Scooter Collides with Pickup Truck

(RENO, Nev.) -- The driver of a scooter was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday when he was struck by a Toyota pickup truck.

According to the Reno Police Department, the pickup truck was in front of the scooter, and when the driver of the pickup truck went to make a right turn, the scooter driver struck the passenger side of the truck.

The scooter driver was not wearing a helmet at the time and is reportedly in critical condition.

Neither alcohol nor speed appear to be factors in the accident. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call (775) 334-2175.

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Reno Rodeo Parade Scheduled for Saturday

(RENO, N.V.) -- Downtown Reno will turn into the Wild West for a few hours on Saturday during the 2013 Reno Rodeo Parade.

The parade begins at South Virginia and Court Streets, head towards Commercial Row before making its way to East 5th Street by way of Center Street. The parade, which will feature horseback riders, floats and drill teams, will take place on June 22 starting at 10 a.m.

Street closures for the parade will begin at 8 a.m. that morning and will continue until 12 p.m. Virginia Street will also be closed from Commercial row to 5th Street for, BBQ Blues and Brews, another special event being held on Saturday.

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Bird Starts Fire in Southwest Reno

(RENO, Nev.) -- A bird started a small brush fire in southwest Reno Monday morning, according to the Reno Gazette Journal.

Officials say that the bird got tangled in NV Energy equipment at Eagle Ridge and Royer Courts a little before 7:30 a.m., sparking a small fire. Residents in the area were able to extinguish the fire before fire crews arrived.

There were no reports of power outages, but NV Energy will replace parts of the pole that were damaged, according to NV Energy spokesman Karl Walquist.

Officials did not say if the bird was okay.

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Update: Missing Man Found in Reno

(RENO, Nev.) -- After three days of searching, a missing 84-year-old man from Reno has been found safe.

Richard Donohoe was reported missing after police say he walked away from the Reno Valley Retirement home on Beech Street early Monday morning. Donohoe, who requires a walker to walk, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and takes heart medication and muscle relaxers.

Reno Police say on Thursday Donohoe was found in good health and was taken back to the home by his caregivers.

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Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies Fatally Shoot Man

(RENO, Nev.) -- Two Reno Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies have been placed on routine administrative leave after fatally shooting a Reno man thought to have been attempting to break into a residence Wednesday morning.

Deputies were called to the 300 block of Scorpio Circle in south Reno shortly before 4:40 a.m. after a resident complained that a suspicious person was attempting to break into his home.

Deputies shot the suspect, 40-year-old Layne Michael. He was taken to the hospital and died due to his wounds. Neither deputy was injured. They have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, as is protocol.

Authorities have released few details regarding the specifics of the incident, “in order to ensure the fairness and integrity of the investigation.” More information will be released after the preliminary review is finished, and once the investigation is over.

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