Driver in deadly south Carson City crash jailed on multiple charges
The driver involved in a deadly multi-vehicle crash Tuesday in South Carson City was booked on multiple charges, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Roney Gonzalez, 24, of Hollywood, Florida, is being held at Carson City Jail. He was arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for suspicion of reckless driving resulting in death, a felony, and other charges including driving without a valid driver's license, operating an unsafe vehicle, obstructing, and failure to obey a traffic control device, all misdemeanor offenses. The bail amount is $20,000. Other charges are pending.
Two people died in the crash, which involved 11 total patients, including the two deceased. Among those 9 remaining injured, three were critically injured. All of the injured are expected to recover, according to NHP.
The crash involved a Ford F-350, in which the driver, Gonzalez, was hauling an approximately 38,000 pound boat and trailer. The crash at the intersection resulted in the boat dislodging from the vehicle, according to NHP. The boat was located a significant distance from initial impact was removed overnight by the use of a crane.
NHP investigators said the incident involved an overweighted vehicle that is suspected to have had brake failure and is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.
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