A bicyclist has died after being hit by a black Pontiac Bonneville car on State Route 294 near Humboldt County mile marker 4.
The crash happened on Tuesday, December 16, at approximately 6:53 p.m.
According to the Nevada State Police, after a preliminary investigation, the car was heading southbound on State Route 294, while a bicyclist, identified as Aregelio Hernandez-Torres, was also heading southbound in front of the car.
Troopers say the bicycle didn't have red reflectors as required, and the right front of the car struck the rear of the bicycle.
Torres then fell off the bike, and the driver of the car came to a controlled stop on the shoulder.
Troppers say Torres later died on December 25 after being transferred to a Utah Hospital.
NSP also says they have investigated 28 fatal crashes with 34 fatalities in 2025.
This crash is an open investigation, and is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol, Major Incident Reconstruction Team. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us.
