Steven Rice Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident on Interstate 80 in Reno
Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on Interstate 80 at Mogul Road in Reno, Nevada.
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly struck a pedestrian.
Participants:
- Steven Rice, pedestrian
- Driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Steven Rice, 50, killed
Details:
On or about Tuesday, April 5th, 2021, around 7:15 in the morning, an accident between a tractor-trailer and a pedestrian left a 50-year-old man dead. Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department said the accident happened on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 in Reno, Nevada.
Investigators said 50-year-old Steven Rice was killed when he was allegedly struck by a tractor-trailer as he was walking along or in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80. Paramedics pronounced Rice dead of his injuries a short time after they responded to the scene of the accident. Officials did dot mention any other vehicles in their initial statement on the accident.
According to Google Maps, Interstate 80 runs east and west through the area, and the exchange with Mogul Road is on the far west side of Reno.
State and local officials assisted at the scene of the accident.
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