NHP investigates fatal crash Tuesday east of Carson City on Highway 50 and State Route 341
The Nevada Highway Patrol is on scene of a fatal single vehicle crash that happened east of Carson City on Tuesday afternoon, blocking both lanes of westbound Highway 50 east of State Route 341 in Lyon County.
According to NHP via Twitter, it was a single vehicle rollover and that the vehicle was seen traveling the wrong way prior to the crash. NHP says traffic is getting by slowly in both directions.
All lanes estimated to re-open around 4:30 p.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office is assisting NHP and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office with traffic control.
We will update as more information becomes available. The cause is under investigation.