UPDATE 5:50PM: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff’s deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle collision in the area of US-50 reportedly between Arrowhead Drive and Centennial Drive.
The crash was reported at around 4:07 p.m. According to first responders on scene, the incident involves up to four vehicles, ranging from minor to major damage. An air ambulance had been ordered but was canceled.
One person was taken to the hospital, according to Carson City Fire Department.
Traffic on U-50 East eastbound remained closed as of 5 p.m. around the scene of the crash and NHP were guiding traffic through, said Trooper James LaRose. At this time, four vehicles were involved, two trucks and two sedans, said LaRose though those numbers are preliminary. A van may have also been involved. As of around 5:30 p.m. traffic remained backed up.
Motorists can expect delays. The cause is under investigation.
We will update as information becomes available.
