SEARCHLIGHT (KTNV) — Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash near Searchlight Tuesday afternoon.
According to NSP, the crash happened around 12:17 p.m. on US-95 southbound by mile marker 14 — about six miles south of Searchlight.
In their initial investigation, NSP said this was a single-vehicle crash involving an SUV that rolled over into the center median. Troopers said one man was confirmed deceased at the scene.
A passenger sustained minor injuries but was not taken to a hospital.
Troopers are advising drivers to slow down in the area as they investigate the scene.
NSP said so far this year, Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 46 fatal crashes resulting in 47 deaths.
