Joey Crandall, Carson Valley Times
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — Emergency crews responded to the scene of a fatal traffic accident at Highway 88 and Mottsville that occurred at 6:28 p.m. Friday.
One person was killed and four people were injured in the accident, which was reported at 6:28 p.m., according to Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Duncan Dauber. It was the second serious crash at the intersection Friday.
Three vehicles — a red Ford Taurus, a silver BMW and a white Honda SUV — were involved in the accident.
The cause of the accident is under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the family.
It was the second accident in the same intersection today. The earlier accident resulted in two patients being transported for medical care via Care Flight – according to Carson Now.
Reports from witnesses indicate the traffic light at the intersection was not functioning at the time of the accident. Temporary stop signs were in place at the intersection.