A somber scene unfolded late Monday night as Nevada State Police responded to a fatal crash on the I-80 eastbound on-ramp at University Way in Reno. As the investigation into the tragedy commenced, authorities were forced to shut down multiple roads, significantly impacting local traffic around the area.
According to a social media post from the Nevada State Police, the closure included the eastbound on-ramp at University Way, where the incident occurred, as well as the closure of northbound University Way at East 7th Street, and eastbound Maple Street at University Way. The post alerted residents and commuters to expect these closures to potentially last anywhere from two to four hours as officials worked meticulously to clear the scene and to thoroughly investigate the cause of the crash.
Details about the crash, including how many vehicles were involved and the victims’ identities, have not been released. The Nevada Highway Patrol urged people to avoid the area so emergency personnel can work safely.
