A driver was killed late Monday night after losing control of a vehicle on Rock Boulevard in Sparks. Police say speed and possible impairment were significant factors in the crash.
According to the Sparks Police Department, the crash happened around 11:27 p.m. in the area of Rock Boulevard near I Street. The driver was heading north when the vehicle left the roadway.
Firefighters had to pull the driver from the vehicle. Emergency medical personnel tried to save the driver, but the injuries were fatal.
The department's Major Accident Investigation Team took over the case because of the severity of the crash. The investigation is still ongoing, and police have not released the driver's identity.
Anyone who saw the crash or has information that could help investigators is asked to call the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2231 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Tips can also be submitted through Secret Witness online.
