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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM

State Police reports fatal crash at 6th and Main Streets

State Police reports fatal crash at 6th and Main Streets

Updated at 2:32 p.m.

From the Nevada State Police:

At approximately 12:58 p.m. on August 11, 2025, the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on US50A at 6th Street in Fernley, Nevada. The preliminary investigation indicates that a SUV was traveling eastbound on US50A. The SUV ran off the right shoulder and struck several signs. The SUV then came to a stop striking a house.

The driver, an adult male, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.

The SUV was also occupied by an adult female passenger. The passenger has been transported to a local area hospital with unknown injuries.

6th street is closed between B Street and Main Street. Earth Circle is closed.

Expect lane restrictions on US50A (Main Street) eastbound and possible intermittent full closures of US50A at this location. These lane restrictions and possible closures are expected to be in effect for the next 2-4 hours.

 

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The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash at 6th and Main Street in Fernley at 12:58 p.m. Traffic is blocked in all directions and the State Police is advising drivers to expect delays.

More information will be provided when it becomes available.


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