Cornett's Corner

Fatal Crash- Eureka County, NV

Fatal Crash– By Kevin Sheridan

Published: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:56 PM EDT|Updated: 5 hours ago

EUREKA COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) – One person was killed in an early morning crash in Eureka County.

The Eureka County Sheriff’s Office says that around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, they received a call about a rollover crash on the mine site of Nevada Gold Mines between Leeville and Gold Strike.

Nevada Gold Mines, NGM Mine Rescue, the ECSO, Carlin Police, Carlin Fire, and EMS responded. When they arrived, they discovered a Tona Tec Exploration truck had rolled over as it was coming down a hill.

The driver of the truck, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead on the scene. The passenger was taken to the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

The ECSO says they will not release the name of the decedent until the family can be notified.

Heidi

Recent Posts

Safety Health Talks

Safety Health Talks- Winter Walking Click here for the pdf of this important health talk…

6 hours ago

Today’s Quote

“Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.”  –  Mike Ditka

6 hours ago

Toolbox Talks

Toolbox Talk-Unexpected Situations- Cause Some Of The Worst Accidents. The "unexpected" can, and does confront…

6 days ago

Today’s Quote

“Success doesn’t just happen.  You have to be intentional about it, and that takes discipline.”…

6 days ago

The Role of Coal In This Year’s Election

The Role of Coal In This Year's Election Click here to learn what you need…

6 days ago

Knox County- Six Hurt, Two Airlifted

Six hurt, two airlifted following underground Knox County mining accident By Chris Essex- WTHI-TV- 10…

6 days ago

This website uses cookies.