Nevada State Police Highway Patrol investigating fatal Mound House crash involving juvenile
On January 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash at the location of Eastbound US50 near Highlands Drive (Mile Marker 1) in Lyon County, Nevada.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2000 Ford F-350 was traveling eastbound on US50 approaching Highlands Drive.
The Ford struck a juvenile pedestrian crossing US50 towards Highlands Drive. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased.
All parties involved in the crash remained on scene and are cooperating with the authorities.
Seeking witnesses and information:
Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Northern Command West M.I.R.T (Multidisciplinary Investigation & Reconstruction Team) is investigating this crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash or may have information is asked to call the Nevada Highway Patrol Reno office at 775-687 9600.
This marks the 2nd fatal crash for Northern Command West, resulting in 2 fatalities for 2024.
For more information on this crash see our previous reporting here.
Family members have identified the victim as 10-year-old Ella Márquez Conchas. A GoFundMe has been set up which can be viewed here.