Lovelock, NV – Drivers across Northern Nevada face significant delays today after a fatal crash shut down a major stretch of Interstate 80, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
According to state police, the crash was reported at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday on westbound I-80 near mile marker 88, between Lovelock in Pershing County and Fernley in Lyon County. Troopers say the incident resulted in at least one fatality, and investigators remain on scene this morning.
Westbound I-80 is closed at Toulon, a rural community west of Lovelock. Officials said the closure is expected to last for the majority of the day as crash reconstruction teams work the site and crews clear debris.
State police emphasized that the frontage road is not a recommended detour, noting limited capacity and unsafe conditions for heavy traffic. Drivers traveling toward the Reno area should expect major delays and consider delaying travel if possible.
I-80 is one of Nevada’s most heavily traveled east–west corridors, linking Pershing County to Fernley, Sparks, and the Reno metropolitan region. Morning commuters across the corridor may experience extended travel times until the highway reopens.
Additional updates are expected later today as investigators release more details about the crash and estimated reopening times.
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