South Lake Tahoe police officer, wife killed in vehicle crash near Sand Mountain
UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle rollover that occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday night that took the life of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell, his wife Jeanne and one other person.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler made the following statement:
"It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we inform our South Lake Tahoe community and others of the passing of Officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne. Mark had served the citizens of South Lake Tahoe as a Police Officer since May 19, 2007.
"Mark, his wife, his wife’s friend, and Mark’s four children were returning from a family trip when they were involved in a single car rollover accident near Fallon, Nevada. In addition to Mark and his wife Jeanne, the adult family friend also died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The family friend’s name is being withheld pending a confirmation that next of kin has been notified. All the children had varying degrees of injury, but are expected to recover.
This tragedy shocks the entire Police Department, Mark’s friends and all who knew this fine family. We will be making plans to properly honor and show our respects in the coming days. More details to include ways in which friends can be supportive will follow."
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UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle rollover that occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday night that took the life of South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Mark Hounsell, his wife Jeanne and one other person.
While the Nevada Highway Patrol would not identify the victims, LifePoint Church in Minden made an announcement this morning.
"Today, our church family grieves the loss of two incredible people, Mark and Jeanne Hounsell," LifePoint Church in Minden, Nev. said in a statement Sunday. "They, along with a friend from out of town, were killed in an auto accident yesterday evening. Their four children survived, two of them are still being cared for at the hospital. For times like these there are no words but our hearts are aching as we realize the tremendous example, legacy, and impact that both Mark and Jeanne have had on our church and community. Please continue to pray for their children, extended family, and many friends in this time of deep loss."
Initially it was reported by Nevada Highway Patrol that four people had died. Later Sunday afternoon NHP said three people died. NHP Trooper Dan Lopez said the agency deeply regrets the error and having caused the confusion.
The NHP is not releasing names until family members can be notified.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler said he will be issuing a statement later today.
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