By Roger Lanse

Silver City Police Department officers responded to an accident between a van and a motorcycle at 2289 Superior (Wendy's) on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at about 3:10 p.m.

According to an SCPD blotter report, the motorcycle rider was "ejected." EMS personnel stated Vannatter was unresponsive. EMS personnel considered launching Native Air, the blotter report said, then said "CPR in progress. Will go to ER. Native 32 stay at base."

SCPD Chief Freddy Portillo told the Beat, the rider, Gino Vannatter, was in his early 20s. No charges have been filed, the chief said, and the accident is still under investigation.