SILVER SPRINGS, NV — One person was killed in a two-car crash that forced lane closures near Silver Springs on Thursday evening, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Nevada Department of Transportation. The collision happened about 5:40 p.m. and involved two vehicles, officials said. Authorities confirmed at least one fatality, but did not say how many people were in the cars. It was also not immediately clear whether anyone else was injured.
Road Closures In Place
The crash blocked traffic on U.S. 50 and Ramsay Weeks Cutoff, creating a major disruption in the area. Eastbound U.S. 50 was closed at Topaz Street, while Ramsay Weeks Cutoff was shut down between Spruce Avenue and U.S. 50, according to officials. The closures were expected to remain in effect for several hours as crews responded to the scene and investigators worked the roadway. Drivers were asked to plan for delays and use other routes if possible. No estimate was given for when traffic would fully return to normal beyond the evening closure window.
Officials Confirm Fatality
NHP said in a release that the crash involved two cars and resulted in one confirmed death. The agency did not release the identity of the person who died. No additional details about the circumstances of the collision were immediately available. Officials also did not say whether weather, speed, or road conditions played a role. As of the initial report, investigators were still gathering information at the scene and had not provided a further update on the cause of the wreck.
Closures Expected Tonight
Transportation officials said the closures were expected to last until roughly 10:30 p.m. or 11:30 p.m., depending on how quickly the scene could be cleared. That meant the affected stretch of highway and the cutoff road could remain blocked well into the night. The timing was important for motorists traveling through the Silver Springs area, where U.S. 50 is a key east-west route. Officials did not announce any detour map or specific alternate path, but the shutdown meant drivers needed to avoid the area until it reopened.
More Information Pending
The Nevada Highway Patrol said it was still working to collect additional details about the crash. No further information about those involved had been released by the time of the initial report. Authorities said updates would come as more facts became available. For now, the incident remains an active fatal crash investigation and a traffic problem for anyone traveling through the affected section of U.S. 50 and Ramsay Weeks Cutoff. Officials have not said when they will release more about the people involved or the sequence of events.