A fatal crash was reported Saturday afternoon in Dayton on Highway 50 near River Boat Drive. According to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division, a male driver died in the crash and the second driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

First responders called to the scene were from Carson City, Lyon County and the Nevada State Police. Both directions of travel were closed for a time to allow for the investigation.

The name of the deceased has not been released at this time.

We will update as more information becomes available.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.