NHP: One dead in Dayton crash involving pedestrian who had been on an ATV
UPDATE: This matter is under investigation. According to NHP a man was on an ATV and for an unknown reason he was dismounted from the ATV and struck by two vehicles. The drivers of the two vehicles pulled over. NHP is investigating that the ATV driver was initially hit earlier by a vehicle, that fled the scene and that the victim was hit again by the two other vehicles (which then stopped.) We will update as more information becomes available.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a pedestrian fatality that happened Sunday night in the area of Highway 50 and Mark Twain Avenue in Dayton.
An NHP spokeswoman said the rider of an ATV had dismounted from the vehicle and was in a travel lane when he was struck by two vehicles.
The incident was reported at 7:43 p.m. According to NHP via Twitter, a preliminary investigation notes the pedestrian was in the travel lane at the time of the incident.
The drivers of both vehicles that struck the pedestrian stayed on scene and are cooperating. Impairment is not suspected for the drivers, said NHP Trooper Hannah DeGoey.
Both directions are closed at this time for the investigation. NHP estimates the road closure to last several hours. NHP advises motorists to expect delays and use alternative routes.
We will update as more information becomes available.