A driver killed in a crash on U.S. 50 Wednesday has been identified as 48-year-old Kelly Arthur Brinkerhoff of Las Vegas, an engineer with Las Vegas Fire Rescue.
According to Nevada State Police, a blue Freightliner driven by Brinkerhoff failed to negotiate a right-hand curve and crossed the centerline into the westbound lanes. The Freightliner then left the roadway, hit a road sign and overturned.
It happened on U.S. 50 near mile marker 28, east of the town of Austin. Brinkerhoff was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nevada State Police say this is an open investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111.
