RPD Motorcycle Officer Suffers Minor Injuries in Midtown Crash

Authorities say a Reno Police motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries after being involved in a crash in Midtown Reno on Thursday afternoon. 

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says the officer stopped for a pedestrian crossing the street south at Thoma when a car rear-ended the officer's motorcycle. 

The crash happened just before 2 p.m. 

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says the driver was cited for following too closely.Â