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Two killed in wrong-way crash on the i-580 in Carson City
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two people who were killed in a wrong way crash in Carson City. 36-year-old Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra and 48-year-old Viola Santoyo Huizar, both of Carson City, were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of death were pending further investigation.
At least 2 people were killed in a wrong way crash on I-580 in Carson City. The call came in just after 4:50 Wednesday morning. According to Nevada Highway Patrol, one vehicle was heading in the wrong direction on southbound US-50 near Snyder Ave. when it struck another vehicle. Southbound I-580 was closed with traffic being directed at 5th Street.
No more information is available at this time.
Apr 26, 2024
According to a state report, 72 pedestrians and 14 bicyclists were killed on Clark County roads by the end of 2022.
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