Two Care Flight helicopters sent after big rig crash in Dayton
UPDATE: Two people are in critical condition after a crash Tuesday on Highway 50 at Ambrose Lane in Dayton, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
NHP crash investigation details learned so far indicate a 2004 black Audi four-door vehicle making a left turn from Ambrose lane onto Highway 50 pulled in front of a red 2007 Wabash tractor pulling a trailer, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson. The tractor struck the Audi in the drivers’ door with its front pushing it off onto the South shoulder.
The commercial vehicle continued across both east and westbound lanes and overturned onto the north shoulder blocking all westbound lanes, said Gibson. The driver and passenger of the black Audi had to be extricated from the vehicle and were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno were they are in critical condition. The driver of the commercial vehicle was also transported to Renown with unknown injuries.
Names of those involved in the crash have not been made available.
Trooper Dan Lopez of the Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating this accident. Witnesses or anyone with additional information are encouraged to contact him through the NHP Dispatch Center @ (775) 687-0400 or email at dlopez@dps.state.nv.us regarding case number NHP- 140401874
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At least two people are injured in a crash that happened late Tuesday morning in area of Highway 50 near the Dollar General in Dayton, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Two Care Flight helicopters were called to airlift victims.
Initial reports are there was an overturned big rig and the driver and passenger of a car that was struck in the crash.
According to NHP Trooper Dan Lopez on the scene, the driver and passenger in the car were the ones taken by Care Flight.
Lyon County fire and rescue crews were joined by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Carson City Fire Department was also called to help with the extrication. The accident was reported at around 11:30 a.m.
Highway 50 is blocked and traffic is being rerouted.
Check back for more information as it develops.
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