Wire and staff reports

A motorcyclist was shot to death Saturday on Interstate 80 near Truckee, Calif., prompting authorities to close the highway for hours to investigate, the Associated Press reported Saturday night.

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 on Saturday that 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.

Mann told the RGJ on Sunday that there was no new information regarding the circumstances of the shooting, but that the investigation is ongoing.

Following the shooting, 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.

CHP encourages anyone with information or anyone who was witness to the events to contact CHP.

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This is a developing story. Check back with RGJ for more updates.