A Golden Valley man who went missing Friday, Nov. 28 was found dead over the weekend in California, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said William Farwell, 71, was located deceased Saturday in what is believed to be a traffic-related accident. The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. No additional details have been released.

Farwell was last seen around 2 p.m. Friday leaving the Golden Valley area on his blue 2022 Honda VT Cruiser motorcycle. He was believed to be heading toward Portola, California, and was expected to return the same day.

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