On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 1 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol
(NHP) Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 80 (IR80) near mile marker 135 in Pershing County. This location is 30 miles east of Lovelock.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a white Western Star commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 in the rightmost travel lane. The tractor and trailer traveled off the right side of the road and struck several roadway signs before striking a metal culvert. After striking the culvert, the CMV steered left and overturned, causing cargo from the trailer to be strewn about the westbound travel lanes.
Unfortunately, the driver was not wearing a seat belt and succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. There were no other occupants inside the vehicle, nor were any other vehicles involved in the crash.
The crash is considered an open investigation and is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command East Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.). If you were a witness to this incident, or have any information regarding the crash, please contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us
2024 year to date: Nevada Highway Patrol, Northern Command East has investigated 20 fatal crashes resulting in 27 fatalities. 2024 fatalities data is preliminary and may change/be updated based on final investigation and coroner reports.Provided to Great Basin Sun
On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 1 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol
(NHP) Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 80 (IR80) near mile marker 135 in Pershing County. This location is 30 miles east of Lovelock.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a white Western Star commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 in the rightmost travel lane. The tractor and trailer traveled off the right side of the road and struck several roadway signs before striking a metal culvert. After striking the culvert, the CMV steered left and overturned, causing cargo from the trailer to be strewn about the westbound travel lanes.
Unfortunately, the driver was not wearing a seat belt and succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. There were no other occupants inside the vehicle, nor were any other vehicles involved in the crash.
The crash is considered an open investigation and is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command East Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.). If you were a witness to this incident, or have any information regarding the crash, please contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us
2024 year to date: Nevada Highway Patrol, Northern Command East has investigated 20 fatal crashes resulting in 27 fatalities. 2024 fatalities data is preliminary and may change/be updated based on final investigation and coroner reports.