NHP: Pedestrian dies in Mound House crash on Highway 50 and Red Rock
UPDATE: Westbound travel lanes have reopened.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol reports there was a fatal crash Monday evening involving a pedestrian in the area of Highway 50 and Red Rock in Mound House, east of Carson City.
The crash was reported shortly before 7 p.m. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has also responded. Both westbound lanes of Highway 50 remain closed as of 7:30 p.m. Motorists are being re-directed around the accident and are advised to avoid the area.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. The identity of the person who died has not been released. We will update as more information becomes available.