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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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NV Energy has reported that more than 4,600 power customers are without electricity Friday morning.

Four outage points have been reported so far in Carson City, including two in the area of N. Carson and William streets; one in the area of South Curry and S. Carson streets; and a fourth near Fairview Drive and S. Roop Street.

Damage to NV Energy equipment has been reported as the cause of the outages, which were reported around 8:50 a.m. Friday morning.

Chains or traction tires are required on the following road ways in and out of Carson City Friday:

— Interstate 580 through Carson City, from the Spooner Junction at South Carson Street to Eastlake Blvd at the top of Lakeview Hill.

— U.S. Highway 50 from the Highway 395 junction at William Street to Deer Run Road in Carson City, and mile post 14 in Carson City to mile post 10.8 in Churchill County.

UPDATE: 7:48AM: Western Nevada College campuses in Carson City and Douglas County are now closed Friday due to weather.
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UPDATE: 7:20AM: All valley and lake schools in Douglas County are now closed for a snow day, the DCSD web site said in an update.
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UPDATE 8:06PM: Nevada Highway Patrol troopers remain on scene Thursday night at the fatal crash on the Galena Bridge. There are approximately 10-15 vehicles involved with one confirmed fatality. There is not an estimated time for reopening northbound I-580. NHP advises motorists to use alternate routes.
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