NHP investigating fatal August 28 crash on US-95A in Lyon County that killed Yerington man
On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a head-on crash at US-95A and Muller Road.
A preliminary investigation shows that a silver 2016 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on US-95A. A gray 1991 Honda sedan was driving southbound on US-95A. In an attempt to make a left turn onto Muller Road, the Ford failed to yield right of way to the Honda and crossed over into the southbound travel lane. The front of the Ford struck the front of the Honda.
The driver of the Honda, Mark Evans, a 50-year-old Yerington resident, was transported by Care Flight to Renown in Reno where he was later declared deceased.
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 #210801968.