Nye County, NV (March 8, 2026) – Two people died on Saturday evening, March 7, following a three-vehicle collision on State Route 160 in Nye County.
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, troopers responded shortly after 6:30 p.m. to a crash on northbound Nevada State Route 160 just south of Manse Road.
Authorities said the collision involved a sport utility vehicle, a hatchback, and a passenger sedan. An adult man driving the SUV and an adult woman driving the hatchback were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the sedan was not injured and was not transported for medical treatment.
Investigators have not yet released additional details about what led to the crash. Officials said more information will be provided after the preliminary investigation is completed.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
Dangers of Multi-Vehicle Highway Collisions
Crashes involving multiple vehicles often occur at higher speeds and can quickly become severe due to the combined forces of several vehicles. Highways and rural routes may present additional risks when traffic moves quickly, and drivers have limited time to react.
Emergency responders typically close portions of roadways to allow investigators to document the scene and safely remove damaged vehicles.
