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Two killed and injuries reported in Reno accident this week
Two people were killed and another was injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Reno area on Monday, April 8. The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 80 WB near USA Parkway that evening around 6:49 p.m. Local sources revealed that the driver of a passenger car had rear-ended a semi-truck. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to render the necessary aid to the involved parties. The driver and one passenger in the vehicle suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of sustained injuries.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No other injuries were reported at that time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident was being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information was provided as it continued. The accident was believed to have occurred due to the passenger car failing to maintain a safe distance from the semi-truck. It serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and following traffic regulations to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.
No more information is available at this time.
Apr 12, 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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