Jane Straight Death – The Nevada Highway Patrol reported that a fatal crash occurred on U.S. Highway 6 at mile marker 72 on June 5. The investigation determined that a black Jeep Wrangler was heading west on US-6 when it veered off the right side of the road and collided with a metal highway sign.
The driver attempted to correct by steering left, but overcorrected, causing the Jeep to cross both lanes and overturn south of the highway. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted from the scene, but unfortunately succumbed to those injuries at the hospital.
The victim was identified as Jane Straight, a 69-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina.
The Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command East Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team is currently looking into the crash. If you witnessed the incident or have any information, please reach out to the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or email [email protected].
