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Carson City Schools superintendent issues statement; Friend of teens injured in rollover creates GoFundMe page

UPDATE 1:39PM: The following is a statement from Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes:
"We are truly saddened to learn of the horrific accident involving our students, their families and our community. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this tragic event."
— Richard Stokes, superintendent, Carson City School District
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A GoFundMe page has been established for the seven teens injured in Thursday's single vehicle rollover crash on Kings Canyon Road. The page creator is listed as Jasmyn Riediger, a Carson High School student and friend of the victims.

Carson City Sheriff: 7 teens injured in single-vehicle crash on Kings Canyon Road

UPDATE 2:24PM: From the Nevada Highway Patrol: Seven juveniles were involved in Thursday's crash in west Carson City on Kings Canyon Road. Five were not wearing seat belts, two were ejected. Two are suffering life threatening injuries, and 3 are in critical condition.
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Seven teenagers were injured, some critically, in a single vehicle rollover crash that happened late Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. At least two were flown by air ambulance to Renown Medical Center.

Several injured in vehicle crash late Thursday on Kings Canyon Road

UPDATE 2:24PM: From the Nevada Highway Patrol: Seven juveniles were involved in Thursday's crash in west Carson City on Kings Canyon Road. Five were not wearing seat belts, two were ejected. Two are suffering life threatening injuries, and 3 are in critical condition.
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UPDATE 12:09 PM: A Carson High School student and friend of the seven Carson City teens injured in a rollover accident has created a GoFundMe account to help with medical expenses. The conditions of the seven injured have not been released. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:10AM: Seven teenagers were injured, some critically, in a single vehicle rollover crash that happened late Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The injuries involved high school-aged students.

The accident was reported at 10:46 p.m. and involved an SUV, said Furlong. It happened around a quarter mile west of the intersection of Kings Canyon and Longview. Injuries range from moderate to severe, said Furlong.

Kings Canyon Road was reopened later this morning.

Those injured were taken by either air ambulance or ground ambulance to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno and Carson Tahoe Hospital, said Furlong.

There is no school on Friday in recognition of Veterans Day.
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Several people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash that happened late Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road.

Carson City emergency crews called to accident involving pedestrian near Topsy

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday afternoon to an accident involving a pedestrian on South Carson Street/Highway 395 near Topsy Lane.

Driver flees scene of crash involving pickup and motorcycle at Deer Run and Highway 50

UPDATE FRIDAY 236PM: The motorcycle rider in Thursday's crash sustained non-life threatening injuries, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The matter remains under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in the area of Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road. The driver of the pickup took off running southbound on Deer Run Road.

NDOT, Nevada Highway Patrol provide Halloween traffic safety tips

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol are reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe on the road this Halloween and every day.

Traffic delays after Highway 50 crash along Dayton Hill

UPDATE 11:05AM: NHP Trooper Dan Gordon said the crash involved four vehicles. One person suffered minor injuries and was transported. The cause appears to be motorists not paying attention, which caused a chain reaction at a time of traffic congestion, said Gordon.
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Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were called to a crash Tuesday morning involving multiple vehicles in the westbound lane of Highway 50 along Dayton Hill in Lyon County.

Two die in fatal crash with cement truck on State Route 88

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at approximately 3:21 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Troopers responded to the intersection of State Route (SR) 88 and Centerville Lane for a serious injury crash involving an SUV and a commercial motor vehicle.

NHP: 2 dead in crash near Minden at State Route 88 and Centerville

Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a crash between a vehicle and cement truck on State Route 88 and Centerville Lane in Douglas County near Minden, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

NHP to hold candlelight vigil Friday for families, victims of Nevada roadway crashes

Event Date: 
October 20, 2017 - 6:00pm

In the past two years, 654 people lost their lives in traffic crashes on Nevada’s roadways. This number not only represents a tragedy in terms of the loss of life, but also in terms of the lasting effect a traffic crash can have on those who are left to grieve.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Woman jailed after meth found in breath mint tin

A Dayton woman was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, after methamphetamine was found concealed in an Altoids breath mint tin.

Three-vehicle accident blocking traffic at Deer Run, U.S. 50

Emergency dispatch has reported a three-vehicle non-injury motor vehicle accident that occurred just after 4:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Deer Run Road and U.S. Highway 50 East.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash at Highway 50 and Airport Road

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Friday night to a vehicle injury crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Airport Road.

Carson City Fire Department called to rollover at Fairview ramp and I-580

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Friday evening to a rollover accident at the Fairview off-ramp on I-580.

Sharing a Cup: Carson City Sheriff's Office first 'Coffee with a Cop' a success

Carson City Sheriff’s Office personnel and local residents met Wednesday for the inaugural “Coffee With a Cop," a low-key event at Dunkin’ Donuts where community members could chat with law enforcement officers over coffee.

Carson City man dies in Highway 50 crash involving horse east of Silver Springs

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Carson City man who died in a crash involving a feral horse early Saturday morning on Highway 50 east of Silver Springs.

RPD Report: Dayton man had marijuana in system, at fault in June fatal crash with NHP Trooper

A Dayton man who died in a June 5, 2017 crash that involved a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper on US50 in Lyon County failed to maintain his lane when operating his 1999 BMW and is found to be at fault in the crash, according to Reno Police Department’s M.A.I.T. investigators in their final report released Wednesday.

NHP identifies Pollock Pines motorcycle rider who died in crash on Highway 50 Spooner

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 19-year-old Northern California man involved in a fatal motorcycle accident Saturday on Highway 50 near Spooner Summit west of Carson City.

NHP identifies Carson City man in Friday's fatal pedestrian accident

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 61-year-old Carson City man who was killed in a pedestrian accident Friday morning near the intersection of Long and State streets.

Carson City Sheriff's Office hosts first 'Coffee with a Cop' this Wednesday at Dunkin' Donuts

The Carson City Sheriff's Office will host its first "Coffee with a Cop" event this Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Dunkin' Donuts on East William Street.

Carson City sheriff's log: Active weekend for law enforcement during Street Vibrations

It has been an active weekend for law enforcement throughout Northern Nevada and in Carson City with Street Vibrations motorcycle celebrations rolling through the region.

U.S. Highway 50 near Spooner Summit reopened after fatal motorcycle accident

There was a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. 50 about a mile east of Spooner Summit just before noon Saturday, The east bound lane was closed for about three hours as emergency personnel responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Woman booked on felony child neglect

A Carson City woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 2:27 p.m. in the area of Pheasant and Fairview drives for felony child neglect, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle accident southbound I-580

Carson City emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 580, according to reports from emergency dispatch.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle dies, Carson City sheriff's deputies and NHP investigate

An adult male pedestrian was killed Friday morning in a vehicle accident that happened in the area of State and Long streets, according to Carson City emergency personnel on scene.

NHP seeks witnesses to Tuesday motorcycle crash on USA Parkway that seriously injured rider

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that happened Tuesday on the USA Parkway Extension in Lyon County and is asking for any witnesses to come forward if they have information.

Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire off of Highway 50 East near Dump Hill

UPDATE 446PM: Forward progress on the three fires has stopped and no other fire department engines will be needed. There's a total of 1/2-acre that has burned with firefighters now mopping up the hotspots, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Wednesday afternoon to the area of Highway 50 East between Deer Run and Drako Way for a brush fire.

Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle crash at Highway 50 East and Drako Way

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Sunday to a single vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 50 East and Drako Way.

Unclaimed remains of 27 veterans to receive a military funeral in Fernley

Event Date: 
September 22, 2017 - 2:00pm

On Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 the remains of 27 veterans will finally receive the military burial and honor they were promised through their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The service will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Cemetery, located at 14 Veterans Way, in Fernley, Nev. The public is invited to attend.

South Lake Tahoe man identified as pedestrian in fatal crash near Gardnerville on Highway 395

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a South Lake Tahoe man as the pedestrian who died Sunday night in a vehicle accident on Highway 395 and Industrial Way in Gardnerville.

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