Nevada Highway Patrol troopers are turning to the public after a woman was struck and killed on Interstate 80 near Winnemucca, and the truck involved kept going. The crash happened near Humboldt County mile marker 12 and involved a Kenworth T-680 commercial truck whose driver left the scene. Investigators say the truck is likely missing its right-front headlight and has right-front damage as they work to figure out exactly what happened.
According to the Review‑Journal, troopers who responded later confirmed the victim was a pedestrian and that she died at the scene. The outlet reported that the Kenworth’s color is unknown and that the driver was gone before troopers arrived. Investigators are treating the incident as a fatal hit‑and‑run and have asked anyone with dash‑cam video, photos, or other details from the area to come forward.
How to contact investigators
Troopers have asked witnesses to contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753‑1111 or email the Major Incident Reconstruction Team at [email protected], according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The DPS crash‑report page notes that the Elko regional office covers Winnemucca and handles fatal crash inquiries. Investigators say that specific information, such as a license plate number, the exact time of day, or photos showing the truck’s right-front area, could be crucial in tracking down the vehicle.
I-80 safety and recent incidents
Northern Nevada stretches of I‑80 have seen several collisions involving pedestrians and commercial vehicles in recent years, and NHP at times calls in its Major Incident Reconstruction Team to handle the most serious crashes. In one recent example, a pedestrian was killed near Winnemucca in September 2025 in a case MIRT investigated, highlighting the risks on long rural freeway segments. That earlier incident, along with NHP’s ongoing public appeals for tips, shows how much investigators rely on citizen video and eyewitness accounts to move cases forward, the Great Basin Sun reported.
What the law says
Under Nevada law, failing to stop after a crash that causes death or serious injury is a category B felony under NRS 484E.010 and can bring prison time and fines. The statute requires drivers involved in fatal or injurious crashes to stop, stay at the scene, and render aid when practicable, according to NRS 484E.010.
The Nevada Highway Patrol says the investigation is ongoing and that it has not released the woman’s name while family members are being notified, according to the Review‑Journal. Anyone with potentially relevant footage or tips is urged to call (775) 753‑1111 or email [email protected] so troopers can follow up on leads. Even seemingly small details, such as part of a license plate number or a photo of the truck’s damaged right front, could help solve the case.
