Pedestrian dies in vehicle crash near Highway 50 East at Fairview
This story has been updated with more information provided the Carson City sheriff. Go here for the latest.
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UPDATE 9:27PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the crash Wednesday night near Highway 50 East at the corner of Fairview Drive and Gordon Street involving a pedestrian was a fatality. Troopers are at the scene and the crash is under investigation.
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UPDATE 8:35PM: Highway 50 traffic has been diverted because of the pedestrian crash Wednesday night at Highway 50 East and Fairview, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. The stretch of roadway has been blocked at Fairview and Highway 50 and Fairview south at Gordon.
The female pedestrian was taken by ground ambulance to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center where a Care Flight medical helicopter was waiting to transport.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a vehicle crash Wednesday night involving a pedestrian in the 3800 block of Highway 50 East near Fairview across from Slot World. The crash was reported just after 8 p.m.
CPR was being given on scene. The pedestrian was an adult female, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
Traffic in the area has been halted. Motorists should stay clear of the area. Nevada Highway Patrol has been called to investigate.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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