21-year-old Dayton man identified in Friday morning fatal rollover on I-580 in Carson City
A 21-year-old Dayton man died in a single vehicle rollover crash that happened early Friday morning on I-580 at the northbound College Parkway ramp.
Michael Patrick Cobb, a 21-year-old Dayton resident, died at the scene of the Friday, May 20 crash, reported at 4:56 a.m., according to the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.
A preliminary investigation indicates Cobb, the driver of a dark green 2005 Ford F-150 pickup, was traveling north on I-580, south of College Parkway in the No. 2 travel lane.
The Ford drifted from the No. 2 travel lane, struck a metal paddle marker and continued north before striking the guardrail end. The vehicle overturned and Cobb, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.
This crash is being investigated by the Highway Patrol Division’s Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) - Case #220501313 anyone has any information about this crash, please send an email to ncwmirt@dps.state.nv.us and reference the case number.
Michael Cobb was a Douglas High School graduate. A Go Fund Me page has been established for the family. To donate, go here.