One dead and several injured in traffic accident in Elko County

ELKO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Elko County. Police say it occurred Saturday, May 25, on US-93, about 60 miles south of Wells.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Ford Expedition was traveling south on US-93 while a red Ford Explorer and a silver Volkswagen Jetta were traveling north on the highway, with the Jetta traveling behind the Explorer. According to police, the driver of the southbound Expedition vehicle crossed the centerline of the highway and into the northbound lane. The Expedition struck the Explorer, causing it to spin. The front of the Jetta struck the right side of the Expedition vehicle, causing it to go over the Jetta. The Expedition overturned and came to rest partially on its wheels in the southbound lane.

A passenger in the Jetta died of his injuries at the scene. His identity is being kept secret until next of kin are notified. There were ten passengers in all three vehicles. Nevada State Police said all surviving passengers were taken to hospitals in Nevada and Utah with injuries of varying severity.

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