CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle over the weekend on U.S. Highway 50 in Lyon County near Dayton.
The patrol says the male victim whose name has not been released had gotten off his ATV and was in the travel lane he was hit Sunday evening near Mark Twain Avenue about 6 miles (10 kilometers) northeast of Dayton.
The patrol says it’s not clear if he was hit by one or more vehicles.
Investigators say one suspected driver came forward Monday morning after they announced they were looking for a burgundy SUV.
Trooper Hanna DeGoey told the Nevada Appeal that a preliminary investigation indicates impairment may have played a role in the crash.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.