1 Killed in Fire Truck Accident on I-580 in Washoe Valley

The incident took place on I-580 near the Galena Creek Bridge on Friday, February 7.

Washoe Valley, NV – One person was killed in a collision with a big rig in Washoe Valley on Friday, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The incident took place on I-580 near the Galena Creek Bridge on Friday, February 7.

A Subaru was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it lost control and crashed into the rear of a Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue truck responding to another collision.

The driver of the Subaru died in the accident.

The northbound lanes of I-580 were blocked in the area as authorities worked to clear the scene.

The accident is under investigation.