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Coroner identifies driver killed in crash

A 23-year-old man who died after losing control of his car and crashing into a light post earlier this week was identified as Timothy E. Roscoe Jr., the Clark County coroner's office said Monday.

Roscoe crashed about 5 a.m. Sunday on Cheyenne Avenue west of Durango Drive, Las Vegas police said. He was driving a 2001 Ford Mustang when he veered off the north edge of the road.

A passenger, 20-year-old Marciela Cortez-Solano, was taken to University Medical Center and treated for moderate injuries.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

RENO

No West Nile virus found in state this year

Nevada health officials say so far there's been no cases this year of West Nile virus.

Still, officials are urging preventive measures to slow the spread of mosquitoes and the potentially fatal disease.

Many health districts drop chemicals into mosquito-prone wetlands areas to prevent mosquito larvae from growing into adults.

Health officials say people can help by eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.

They also should wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk and wear insect repellent to avoid being bitten.

In Nevada, the first human case of West Nile was identified in 2005. Since then, 210 people have been infected, and three have died.

ANAHEIM, Calif.

Gunman killed in fight with police on freeway

A man suspected of shooting a police officer in Anaheim, Calif., over the weekend was spotted hours later and killed in a freeway gun battle that left a motorist wounded early Monday, authorities said.

The gunman's identity was not released, but police Sgt. Rick Martinez said he had a lengthy criminal record and an outstanding arrest warrant. The man was believed to be in his 40s.

A female motorist was hospitalized with superficial bullet wounds. It was not clear if she was wounded by gunfire from the suspect or police.

The shooting occurred just after midnight and closed Highway 91 in northern Orange County until about 9 a.m.

Police Sgt. Tim Schmidt said the man was armed with a handgun but he did not release any other details about the weapon.