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NHP says mechanical failure suspected in fatal crash at US-50, US-95A roundabout in Silver Springs

On Friday, May 28, 2021 at approximately 7:33 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash at US-95A and US-50 in Silver Springs.

Preliminary investigation shows that both a red 1998 Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer car hauler and a gray 2000 Honda Accord were traveling southbound on US-95A approaching the roundabout with US-50.

The driver of the Peterbilt was unable to slow his vehicle due to suspected mechanical failure and the front of the Peterbilt struck the rear of the Honda. Both vehicles continued southbound and entered the raised decorative rock median of the roundabout. Both vehicles caught fire.

The driver of the Honda, who is currently unidentified due to the extent of burn damage, was pronounced deceased on scene.

This incident is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) - NHP Case No. 210502074.

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Looking ahead to Wednesday, we can expect sunny skies and continued highs in the mid-50s. Midweek events include a Dayton chamber breakfast with the founder of the Desert Pigs cleanup nonprofit group. Plus there's the first of 5 days of Valentine-themed festivities that begins at Carson Mall; an open house at Bethlehem Lutheran School, a CASA information hour, a Carson City School District meeting regarding proposed middle school zone modification. Plus there's a yoga class, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.

Bob Cashell, the former longtime mayor of Reno and Nevada lieutenant governor known for his big personality, died on Tuesday. He was 81.

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According to a letter sent out to a group of residents who pay their water bill online in Carson City, their financial information was compromised due to a data breach, according to City Manager Nancy Paulson.

Early Voting for the Democratic Presidential Caucus will be held at the Dayton Senior Center Saturday, Feb. 15 only from 10am to 6pm. Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election. More information at caucus.nvdems.com.

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