Glenbrook crash claims life of Carson City man

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to an early morning accident on Wednesday just south of Glenbrook on Lake Tahoe's Highway 50.

According to the investigation, a maroon 2001 Jeep Wrangler driven by single occupant, 27-year old Joseph David Winters formerly of South Lake Tahoe, was traveling eastbound on US 50 in the right travel lane as he approached mile marker 3 in Douglas County.

For unknown reasons, Mr. Winters drove off the roadway and onto the right shoulder and struck the guardrail twice. Mr. Winters’ vehicle rotated and crossed both the east and westbound travel lanes of US 50 and struck a raised curb. The vehicle overturned ejecting Mr. Winters.

At 2:15 a.m., deputies from Douglas County Sheriff’s office were the first responders on the scene. They asked for the Tahoe Douglas Fire Dept who confirmed that Mr. Winters had succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the accident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation results suggest that Mr. Winters was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this crash. No lanes were blocked as a result of the accident.

That area of US 50 is two lanes in each direction with a 45 mph per hour speed limit with no roadway lighting. The accident is still under investigation.

Trooper Robert Rikalo of the Nevada Highway Patrol Incline Office is investigating this accident. Witnesses or anyone with additional information are encouraged to contact him @ (775) 831-2416 or rrikalo@dps.state.nv.us regarding case number NHP- 150101153