Ambulance involved in pedestrian fatality in Nye County
A fatal crash in Pahrump involving an ambulance was under investigation by Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday morning.
A pedestrian died in the crash, which involved a Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Ambulance, Sheriff’s Office Capt. David Boruchowitz said in a statement posted to Twitter about 5:30 a.m. Thursday. The fatality occurred at state Route 160 and South Dandelion Street.
“Deputies are on scene assisting (Nevada Highway Patrol’s) fatal accident investigation,” Boruchowitz said. “We will publish updates as soon as possible.”
NCSO Deputies are on scene of a fatal pedestrian accident involving a Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Ambulance. SR 160 is shut down at South Dandelion and will be for some time. Deputies are assisting NHP with the fatal investigation. NHP will provide further updates. pic.twitter.com/UnpKhwb5er
— Nye County Sheriff (@NyeSheriff) March 19, 2020
Further information was not immediately available.
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