Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by a Truck on US-50

UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the identity of the pedestrian who died after being hit by a truck on Saturday morning.

42-year-old David Craig Romesburg was hit on US-50 in Carson City, and was transported by CareFlight with life threatening injuries.

he succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the crash.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is seeking additional witnesses to this crash. 

If you have any information regarding this incident, they ask that you contact Trooper Aimee Chesebrough of the Nevada Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (775) 687-9649. 

NHP Case # 181101527

The roadway was closed for the first part of the day. NHP reports it did open back up by 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Nevada Highway Patrol is says a pedestrian was transported by CareFlight with life threatening injuries after being hit by a truck at US-50 and Airport Road in Carson City Saturday morning around 8:15 a.m.  

Officials tell us a white truck was driving south on Airport Road when they turned left to go eastbound on US-50 and hit the pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation shows that the pedestrian was in the crosswalk at the time. The driver of the truck is cooperating. It is not clear if speed or drugs are factors at this time.

NHP says that eastbound US-50 at Airport Road will be closed for a few hours. They are telling drivers that they should expect some delays, and use alternate routes if possible.

The Major Crash Investigation Team is investigating the crash.

Stay with us for details on this developing story.

NHP contributed to this report.