PAHRUMP (KTNV) — UPDATE 3/20/24 2:41 p.m.: Channel 13 has received an update from state police detailing the events that caused the fatal crash.
Their investigation into the crash shows that a Toyota Tacoma driver traveling southbound on State Route 160 suddenly traveled left and hit a Dodge Ram traveling northbound.
The driver of the Tacoma was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 14 fatal crashes resulting in 14 fatalities.
Pahrump Valley Highway is closed down on Tuesday afternoon after Nevada State Police say two pickup trucks collided, resulting in a man's death.
In a press release to Channel 13, state police say they have the intersection of Pahrump Valley Highway (state Route 160) and Rainbow Avenue shut down. Troopers are re-routing traffic through side streets in that area.
Motorists and members of the public are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Both SR-160 and Rainbow Avenue are expected to be closed "for an undetermined time, due to investigation," a Nevada State Police spokesperson wrote.
The crash was reported at 4:17 p.m., police said. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"Further information will be provided following the preliminary investigation," police said.
