NHP identifies Fallon man in fatal rollover Monday in Silver Springs
A 21-year-old Fallon man died in a vehicle rollover early Monday, Sept. 6 at Highway 50 and US-50A in Silver Springs, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
At approximately 5:13 a.m., Monday NHP troopers responded to the rollover. The driver of the vehicle, Anthony King, a 21-year-old Fallon resident, died at the scene, according to NHP.
A preliminary investigation shows that a gray 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on US-50. The driver failed to slow down prior to entering the roundabout at US-50A. The front of the Chevrolet struck the decorative rock wall in the center of the roundabout and vaulted over the rock wall, according to NHP.
The Chevrolet flipped and landed on its roof. The Chevrolet continued on its roof sliding across the roundabout travel lanes before coming to rest on the sidewalk north of the roundabout, according to NHP.
This crash is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) - NHP Case #210900367.