Update: NHP Investigates fatal accident east of Fallon
The Nevada Highway Patrol sent this update on the fatal accident this morning involving two vehicles near Fallon. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family members.
"This morning, at approximately 7:05 a.m., troopers from the NHP-Fallon District were dispatched to an automobile accident on Highway 50 near mile marker 32, approximately 8 miles east of Fallon.
"The preliminary crash investigation details indicate that two vehicles were traveling eastbound. The rear vehicle, a red 2005 Nissan pickup, veered left in the westbound travel lane and then steered back to the eastbound lane. As the pickup entered the eastbound lane, it struck a silver 2005 Toyota Highlander.
"Both vehicles departed the right roadway edge and rolled over. The male driver of the Nissan pickup died at the scene. His name is being withheld until family notifications are completed.
"The driver of the Toyota Highlander, Sidney Ellen Imeson, a 50-year-old Fallon resident, was injured and transported into Banner Churchill Memorial Hospital in Fallon. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts."