A fatal crash in Fernley closed both directions of US50 Alt at Mile Marker 10 on Wednesday, July 24.
According to the Nevada State Police (NSP), preliminary information indicates that the crash involved four vehicles—three cars and a semi-truck. The incident occurred when one vehicle attempted to pass the semi-truck unsafely, leading to a collision. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two days prior, on Monday, July 22, another fatal crash on westbound US50 Alt., resulted in the closure of all lanes near Inglewood Drive in Fernley. Details on this crash, including the identities of the dead, have not been released by the NSP.
The NSP continues to investigate both incidents.
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