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NHP investigates fatal crash Sunday that killed Silver Springs woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:55amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Silver Springs woman who died Sunday in a vehicle crash on US-95A.
NHP reports fatal vehicle crash Sunday morning on US 95A in Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 1:16pmUPDATE: All travel lanes are now open, according to Lyon County dispatch.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal vehicle crash in Lyon County that happened late Sunday morning on US 95A and Quince Avenue in Silver Springs.
NHP and statewide law enforcement campaign to cite motorists using cell phones while driving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:50amBetween Friday, Jan. 15 and Jan. 25, 2021, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device — cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal.
No DUI checkpoints in Carson City this New Year's Eve but heavy patrol presence guaranteed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:17amLaw enforcement around Carson City and Northern Nevada will be in "saturation" mode throughout the day and into the new year looking for suspected DUI drivers.
Rollover accident near the Eastlake exit reported Friday afternoon, highway shut down
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 5:47pmUPDATE: 5:30 p.m.: the scene has been turned over to NHP.
UPDATE: 4:53 p.m.: There were two vehicles involved both with critical damage, with three patients total complaining of minor injuries. Careflight is being released.
UPDATE: 4:51 p.m.: The highway is being shut down.
UPDATE 4:50 p.m.: Careflight is in the area and ground units requested it to stay nearby in the air in case transport is needed.
UPDATE: Dispatch advised it may be closer to the Bellevue Bridge.
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A rollover accident was reported at 4:45 p.m. Friday evening at the Eastlake exit.
NHP identifies 26-year-old woman who died in Nov. 25 fatal crash on US-50A in Lyon County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 2:22pmA 26-year-old Fallon woman died from injuries in a vehicle crash that happened Wednesday, Nov. 25 on US-50A and Nevada Pacific Parkway in Lyon County near Fernley, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Carson City sheriff confirms pedestrian killed on North Carson Street; NHP says multiple vehicles involved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 9:07amThere was a fatal crash Wednesday morning involving a pedestrian near the intersection of North Carson Street and Medical Parkway, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
NHP identifies driver, investigates wrong way fatal crash Sunday near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:26amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oroville, Calif., resident who died in a vehicle crash Sunday evening on I-80 east of Fernley.
South Lake Tahoe man identified in fatal crash Tuesday on US-50 near Zephyr Cove
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 2:08pmA South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the victim of a fatal head-on crash that happened Tuesday night on Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove in Douglas County.
Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash involving cyclist near Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:25amUPDATE 11:28AM: Both east and westbound traffic lanes on William Street are now open.
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UPDATE 11AM: The patient was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center. Their condition is unknown at this time. Carson City Sheriff's Office and NHP are investigating the crash. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a bicycle rider in the area of William Street near Mills Park.
Highway 50 east of Stateline at Tahoe reopened after fatal crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:46pmUPDATE: Both lanes were reopened shortly before midnight Tuesday. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash involving 2 vehicles that happened Tuesday night on Highway 50 east of Stateline at Lake Tahoe.
Nevada Highway Patrol identifies driver in fatal Oct. 29 crash near Fernley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 10:08amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 28-year-old Utah resident who died in a single vehicle crash Thursday on I-80 near Fernley.
Reminder: Trick or Treating to be held Friday evening in Carson City, Saturday in all other counties
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 10:32amHappy (almost) Halloween readers! This year, due to Nevada Day falling on a Saturday, trick or treating is being held tonight, Friday Oct. 30 in the capital city.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving pedestrian at Hot Springs, Pine Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 6:48pmUPDATE 10:17PM: A 72-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured and flown to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno Monday night following a vehicle crash near a crosswalk at the intersection of Hot Springs Road and Pine Lane. Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Nate Brehm said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating and told officers she didn't see the man.
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor, said Brehm. The victim was conscious and suffered injuries to his leg and hip. NHP is also involved in the accident investigation.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints first woman to NHP colonel command
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
NHP Investigating Fatal Carson City crash Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 2:02pmOn Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a single vehicle on US-395A and Hobart Road in Carson City.
NHP Northern Command receives public safety Joining Forces program grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 1:18pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has received a grant in the amount of $115,000 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support law enforcement’s participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.
NHP joins law enforcement statewide to stop impaired drivers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 10:32amThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources from Monday, Oct. 12 through Nov. 2, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.
NHP investigating fatal crash Friday involving juvenile pedestrian in Churchill County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:25amA male juvenile pedestrian died Friday from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash in Churchill County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Trailer flip in Washoe Valley causing major traffic back up on freeway
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 5:16pmA vehicle towing a trailer has flipped in south Washoe Valley in the Northbound lanes on I-580 which is causing a major back up of traffic along the freeway in Carson City.
NHP and first responders are on scene.
Motorists should seek alternate routes.
NHP and law enforcement statewide to focus on impaired drivers over Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:45amThe Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources and joining forces from Sept. 3 through Sept. 13, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.
Two vehicle accident with injury reported on Highway 50
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 12:10pmAn accident involving two vehicles was reported just after 12 p.m. on Friday on Highway 50 near Golf Club.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
NHP identifies man who died in motorcycle crash Saturday on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 2:01pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade in Douglas County.
Agencies respond to brush fire near China Springs Road in Douglas, crash on US 50 near Spooner Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 5:05pmUPDATE: Forward progress on the fire was stopped as of 5:27 p.m., according to an East Fork Fire battalion chief.
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East Fork Fire responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in the China Springs area on the west side of Highway 395. Multiple resources are responding, including a brush unit from Carson City that was placed on standby.
Suspect shot, killed after firing weapon at NHP Trooper during traffic stop in Elko
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 2:56pmOn Friday, June 26, 2020, at approximately 10:20 pm Pacific Time, a Trooper made a traffic stop on River St., near 12th St. in Elko, Nevada for a suspected traffic violation.
NHP identifies rider in Thursday's fatal motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 11:04amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the victim in a fatal crash Thursday involving three motorcycles on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade near Lake Tahoe in Douglas County.
NHP investigates head-on crash at US 395 near Muller Lane in Douglas County, 2 seriously injured
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 7:05pmA two vehicle head-on crash Wednesday evening on Highway 395 near Muller Lane in Douglas County shut down the northbound lane of the highway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Earthquake causes road damage in Esmeralda County, resulting in road shut down
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:53amAs of 7:30 AM May 15, 2020 US95 from the US6 (Coaldale Junction) in Esmeralda County, to the US95 and Nevada 360 Junction in Mineral County is CLOSED.