Executive Summary
- Collision occurred on U.S. 95, approximately 44 miles south of Hawthorne, Nevada.
- Investigation indicates a northbound Chevy pickup crossed the centerline into a southbound Freightliner.
- Driver David Clardy, 52, of Burton, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- Nevada Highway Patrol Major Incident Reconstruction Team is leading the ongoing inquiry.
MINERAL COUNTY, Nev. – The Nevada State Police (NSP) have released preliminary details regarding a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. 95 south of Hawthorne, resulting in the death of a Texas resident.
According to a release from the NSP, the incident took place on Friday, February 20, at approximately 8:20 p.m., roughly 44 miles south of Hawthorne. Investigators determined that a white Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck, traveling northbound, failed to maintain its lane. The pickup reportedly crossed the centerline and collided with a southbound red Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and its trailer.
The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 52-year-old David Clardy of Burton, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The report did not specify the condition of the Freightliner driver. The Nevada Highway Patrol’s Major Incident Reconstruction Team is currently conducting a technical analysis of the crash site.
Investigative Outlook
The investigation remains active under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Highway Patrol to determine the precise cause of the lane deviation. Authorities are requesting that any witnesses to the crash or individuals with pertinent information contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or via email at ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us. The findings of the Major Incident Reconstruction Team will be used to finalize the official accident report regarding the fatality.
