Nearly 40 sheep were killed in an incident on Upper Valley Road in Lovelock on Tuesday morning, just before 7:45 a.m. The Pershing County Sheriff's Office reported that the sheep were struck by a vehicle. No human injuries were reported in the crash, according to News3LV.
The incident was caused by the driver not paying attention, and authorities have ruled out impairment. A detailed investigation is underway. Rumors about a dog being involved were confirmed to be false, and no dogs were harmed, as reported by 2News
Details about the driver involved in the accident remain unclear, as officials have not released information regarding their identity or any potential charges. The ownership of the sheep is also unknown. The Pershing County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and working to understand the events that led to the accident, as stated by News3LV.
