Nye Co., NV (February 27, 2026) – Two men were killed in a fiery head-on crash on US-95 just north of mile marker 73 in Nye County in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 26, approximately 13 miles north of Beatty.
A white 2016 Freightliner flatbed tow truck was traveling northbound on US-95 when the driver crossed over into the southbound lane. A white 2025 International semi tractor-trailer heading south attempted to brake and swerve to avoid the collision, but was unable to do so. The two vehicles collided head-on, and both caught fire on impact.
The driver of the flatbed tow truck, Donald Joseph Selters, 40, of Tonopah, Nevada, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi tractor-trailer, Gregory Keith Glenn, 67, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was also pronounced dead at the scene. No other occupants were reported in either vehicle.
Both northbound and southbound lanes of US-95 were closed following the crash and remained shut for several hours before reopening. A major incident reconstruction team is handling the investigation, and more details will be released as the review progresses. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of Donald Joseph Selters and Gregory Keith Glenn.
Head-On Crashes Involving Commercial Vehicles on Nevada’s Rural Highways
Head-on collisions between large commercial vehicles on rural Nevada highways are among the most catastrophic crash types on record. When two heavy trucks meet at highway speed with no barrier between them, the forces involved far exceed what either vehicle’s cab is designed to withstand. Fires following these crashes are also common, as fuel tanks and cargo can rupture and ignite rapidly on impact.
Crossing the centerline is one of the leading causes of fatal head-on crashes on two-lane rural highways like US-95. Driver fatigue, distraction, or a sudden medical event can all cause a vehicle to drift out of its lane, leaving oncoming drivers with almost no time to react. The pre-dawn hours, when this crash occurred, are among the highest-risk windows for fatigue-related incidents.
Nevada’s rural highway system carries a significant volume of commercial traffic connecting communities across vast distances, often with limited rest stop infrastructure along the way. Commercial drivers operating overnight on isolated corridors are encouraged to follow federal hours-of-service regulations strictly and pull over immediately if they feel impaired in any way.
