Tragic Incident on I-580: Investigation Underway Following Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Carson City
Summary of the Event and Ongoing Investigation
April Hatton Obituary, Death News – The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has confirmed that a tragic incident occurred on the evening of November 19, around 5:30 p.m., on I-580 northbound near the North Carson Street area in Carson City. The event involved a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which is now the subject of an in-depth investigation by the NHP Major Incident Reconstruction Team (MIRT).
Information Regarding the Deceased
Authorities have officially identified the pedestrian who passed away in the collision as 34-year-old April Hatton, a resident of Reno. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. Our thoughts are with Ms. Hatton’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Preliminary Details of the Collision
According to the preliminary investigation details released by the NHP, the incident took place while a vehicle was traveling northbound in the middle lane of I-580, specifically between North Carson Street and Eastlake Boulevard. For reasons that are currently undetermined and remain a key part of the ongoing inquiry, the pedestrian was reportedly occupying that middle travel lane.
The initial vehicle struck the pedestrian, and it is understood that the individual was subsequently struck by additional vehicles. The NHP is working diligently to piece together all the circumstances surrounding this tragic occurrence. The focus of the investigation is to determine precisely how and why the pedestrian was in the travel lane at the time of the collision.
Community Cooperation Requested
The NHP MIRT is actively gathering information to complete a thorough and accurate reconstruction of the events. The law enforcement agency is reaching out to the public for assistance.
If you were in the area of I-580 northbound just north of North Carson Street around 5:30 p.m. on November 19, or if you witnessed any part of this collision, your information could be crucial to the investigation.
The Nevada Highway Patrol asks anyone with relevant information to please contact them directly:
- Phone: 775-687-9600
- Email: NCWMIRT@dps.state.nv.us
Cooperation from the community is vital to helping investigators understand the full scope of this tragic event and provide clarity to the family involved.
