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Yerington, NV (June 10, 2026) – This is an update to a previously published news story. You can see the original article here.
The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified two people from Roseburg, Oregon, who died after an April 23 crash at State Route 827 and State Route 208 in Yerington.
The collision happened around 8:21 a.m. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota RAV4 was traveling east on State Route 827 toward a stop sign at the intersection with State Route 208.
A Ram 2500 pickup was traveling south on State Route 208 as it approached the same intersection. The report said the Toyota did not stop at the stop sign, and the two vehicles entered the intersection before the Toyota struck the Ram.
After the accident, the Toyota left the road, hit a boulder and a fence, and overturned onto its right side. The Ram also left the roadway, hit a fence, and overturned onto its roof.
The Toyota driver was identified as 77-year-old Chin Poovichitr of Roseburg, Oregon. He was brought to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A passenger in the Toyota was identified as 66-year-old Ruetai Poovichitr, also of Roseburg. She was also brought to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Ram was brought to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The crash remains under review by the Nevada Highway Patrol Major Incident Reconstruction Team. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Chin and Ruetai Poovichitr.
Intersection Crashes May Require Detailed Reconstruction
Intersection crashes can take time to review because investigators may need to study the movement of each vehicle before contact. Stop signs, travel direction, lane position, and the point of impact may all help explain how the crash happened.
When vehicles leave the road or overturn after contact, the review may become more detailed. Investigators may look at final vehicle positions, damage patterns, nearby objects, and marks on the roadway.
In fatal cases, identification updates may be released after relatives are notified and reports are completed. These updates can add names, ages, hometowns, and other confirmed details that were not available in the first report. They also help clarify the timeline while the full investigation continues.
