Ricardo Gomez, 17, killed in motorcycle crash with school bus near Eagle Canyon Drive and Richard Springs Boulevard in Spanish Springs, Nevada

The medical examiner's office says 17-year-old Ricardo Gomez died on scene, just before 7:30 a.m. near Eagle Canyon Drive and Richard Springs Boulevard in Spanish Springs. 

Hi my name is Fany Gomez, I am the mother of Ricky. We are asking for your help in raising money to cover the funeral expenses. He was taken from us unexpectedly and at such a young age. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. He was sweet,funny and full of joy. Anything helps, so we please ask that you support us in any way. Thank you, the Gomez family truly appreciates your support. 

The Sheriff’s Office says the bus and the motorcycle were both heading westbound on Eagle Canyon Drive, but the Sheriff’s Office has not released any details on how the crash happened or who may have been at fault.

The Sheriff’s Office says there were students on the bus at the time. There were no injuries on the bus and all the students were transported to their school.