NHP seeks witnesses to Tuesday I-80 road rage incident between USA Parkway and Fernley
The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses to come forward if they saw a road rage incident that resulted in an motor vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on I-80 between USA Parkway and Fernley.
The incident happened between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. NHP troopers were dispatched eastbound I-80 between the West Fernley and East Fernley exits. The crash involved a gold GMC Yukon XL SUV and a blue Hyundai Tucson SUV, said Trooper Matt McLaughlin.
The Nevada Highway Patrol reminds motorists that these road rage type incidents can often have serious or sometimes deadly results. If you observe a motorist that is exhibiting road rage behavior, contact the Nevada Highway Patrol by dialing *NHP on your mobile device. Do not attempt to handle the situation by yourself.
If you were a witness, or have any information regarding this incident, contact Trooper Nick Perthel at nperthel@dps.state.nv.us NHP Case #180500091.