NHP investigating fatal crash on Alt 95/ US-50 Alt near Fernley speedway, highway expected to reopen soon
UPDATE 12:30PM: The roadway is now open, according to NHP. One person died, three persons were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol is on-scene Wednesday of a fatal crash at the location of US Alt 95 and US 50 Alt and mile marker 10 Lyon County, in Fernley.
US-50 Alt is closed in both directions at mile marker 10. Travel lanes should open within the next several hours. The crash was reported at around 8:20 a.m.
According to a preliminary investigation, four vehicles were involved, including a semi truck. One vehicle attempted to pass the semi-truck unsafely, causing a crash. One person has died, according to NHP.
More information will be provided following the preliminary investigation.