Crash kills 1 on Reno Highway
Nevada Appeal
Last updated: July 22, 2026
A fatal collision occurred on U.S. Highway 50, also known as The Reno Highway, involving a semi-truck and an SUV. The crash resulted in the closure of all lanes for several hours.
- The accident took place on Thursday afternoon, July 16, at approximately 12:25 p.m.
- The incident happened near Bottom Road.
- The Nevada Highway Patrol, which is part of the Nevada State Police, confirmed the details of the crash.
- The collision tragically claimed one life.
- All traffic lanes on U.S. Highway 50 were shut down for an extended period following the crash, disrupting travel for hours.
- The precise cause of the crash has not been detailed beyond the involvement of a semi-truck and an SUV.
- Emergency services and law enforcement responded to the scene to manage the situation and investigate the incident.
- The closure significantly impacted the flow of traffic on this major highway.
