Executive Summary
- Fatal crash reported at 12:24 p.m. on Mt. Rose Highway near Douglas Fir Drive.
- Roadway closed between Douglas Fir and Sunridge drives for investigation.
- Nevada Highway Patrol estimated reopening by 5:00 p.m.
RENO, Nev. – A fatal crash involving a vehicle and a bike prompted the closure of Mt. Rose Highway in Washoe County on Friday afternoon, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The incident resulted in a significant disruption to local traffic as authorities secured the scene for investigation.
The collision occurred at approximately 12:24 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, near Douglas Fir Drive at Washoe County mile marker 17. Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant Chris Brown stated that the highway was closed between Douglas Fir and Sunridge drives to allow emergency crews and investigators to operate safely.
officials estimated that the roadway would reopen by 5:00 p.m. following the completion of on-site processing. The Nevada Highway Patrol is leading the investigation under case number 251102180 to determine the cause of the fatality.
Investigative Outlook
The closure of a primary arterial route such as Mt. Rose Highway reflects the rigorous protocols required during fatal accident investigations. Law enforcement reconstruction teams generally utilize such closures to document skid marks, vehicle positions, and debris fields, which are critical for determining liability and cause. As the investigation proceeds, the Nevada Highway Patrol will focus on analyzing physical evidence from the scene to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the collision.
