UPDATE: 5:20PM: Northbound closure has been lifted. Traffic is now moving in all directions.
UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff’s deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday morning to a vehicle rollover involving a large dump truck at the intersection of I-580, South Carson Street and Highway 50 West Spooner.
One person was flown by air ambulance and two were taken to the hospital via ground ambulance. Their conditions are unknown at this time though NHP reports that none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Three others were evaluated for injuries. The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. Five vehicles are involved, including the dump truck.
As of 4:15 p.m. South Carson Street/US-395 northbound lanes have been closed and are being diverted to I-580 north, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Motorists can expect lengthy delays.
The dump truck, described as a diesel, had spilled fuel onto the roadway as well as dirt, which was scattered over the roadway. It appears the dump truck was coming off the grade from US-50, crashing at the bottom and hitting the other vehicles. NHP is investigating.
This is the second such incident at the intersection in less than a week. On Tuesday, July 14, a semi rolled over at the intersection.
There have been a number of additional incidents at the intersection of S. Carson Street and the I-580/Highway 50 to Spooner interchange. Including several that have occurred just in the last few months. Here’s a dive back into the history of the intersection and some of the issues involved, including an overpass that was never built.
This is a developing story. We will update as information becomes available.
