FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) - The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. Interstate 80 about 15 miles east of Fernley.
Troopers say a white Dodge Dakota pickup was headed east in the left lane of I-80 in rural Churchill County when it hit the pedestrian at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
The pedestrian, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The patrol says the driver of truck remained on the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
Anyone with information about the accident should contact NHP at 775-687-9618.
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