NSP issues update on fatal March vehicle vs. pedestrian incident in Carson City
Preliminary investigation revealed that on March 2, 2023, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a reported crash at the location of US50 and Nye Lane in Carson City.
Upon arrival, it was determined that a pedestrian was attempting to cross US50 southbound lanes from Nye Lane not in a crosswalk. A silver Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on US50 approaching Nye Lane.
The pedestrian, Proseso Torres, a 68 year-old male from Carson City, was in the travel lane when he was struck by the silver Ford Explorer. Torres succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on-scene.
Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Northern Command West M.I.R.T (Multidisciplinary Investigation & Reconstruction Team) is investigating this crash.
This marks the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol – Northern Command West 6th fatal crash and 6th fatality for 2023.