Carson City car accident claims life of 82 year old woman

Leatrice Drew of Dayton was killed Saturday when the car she was riding in drove off the roadway near E. Nye Lane. Her husband, 83 year old Daniel Drew, was driving the car westbound on US50 when it, for an unknown reason, the car went off the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder. He lost control and the car rolled.

The Drew vehicle landed back on its wheels in the ditch at the intersection of US50 and E. Nye Lane. It is unclear if Mr. and Mrs. Drew where wearing their seatbelts properly before the accident.

Mrs. Drew was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Drew was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center by Care Flight with serious injuries.

Alcohol or drugs are not a factor at this time. The accident is still under investigation. That area of highway is two lanes in each direction with a center turn lane. The speed limit is 45 mph.

Trooper Douglas Hildebrand of the Nevada Highway Patrol Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating this accident. Witnesses or anyone with additional information are encouraged to contact him @ (775) 689-4623 or dhildebrand@dps.state.nv.us regarding case number NHP- 140802715