A driver died Monday night, Oct. 26, after losing control of a vehicle on Rock Boulevard in Sparks, according to the Sparks Police Department (SPD).
The single-vehicle crash happened around 11:27 p.m. while the driver was heading north, police said. The vehicle left the roadway, and firefighters had to extricate the driver from the wreckage.
Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving procedures, but the injuries were fatal, according to 2 News Nevada.
Police, Sparks Fire and REMSA all responded to the crash, according to KOLO.
The two reports placed the crash at slightly different points along Rock Boulevard. 2 News Nevada described the location as near I Street. KOLO reported it at the 1000 block of Rock Boulevard near Commerce Street.
Police cited speed and possible impairment as significant factors. The department did not specify what type of impairment is suspected, and the investigation is ongoing.
Because of the severity of the crash, the Sparks Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) took over the case. The MAIT investigation remains active.
Police have not released the driver's identity. No details about the driver's age, gender or the type of vehicle involved have been made public.
The Sparks Police Department asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to call (775) 353-2231. Tips can also be submitted to Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or online at secretwitness.com.
