One dead in fiery early morning crash on I-580 in north Carson City near county line
Nevada State Police Highway Patrol division is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning that closed a portion of I-580 in north Carson City near the county line.
The single vehicle crash happened at around 1 a.m. in the southbound lane of I-580 near the Carson City, Washoe County line between Eastlake Boulevard and the North Carson Street exit.
The driver of the vehicle, an adult male and only occupant, was flown by Care Flight and later died from multiple injuries after being ejected earlier from the vehicle he was driving, according to a NHP sergeant. The vehicle crash caused a fully involved fire.
The identity of the driver has not been released.
Traffic was rerouted as NHP investigated the scene. The roadway is expected to be fully opened by 8 a.m. The cause of the crash is under investigation.