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Don’t drive sleepy and don’t drive without your seat belt…

by carsoncityjournal | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

On Saturday, January 9th at approximately 2:21 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a crash involving a single vehicle on US-95 and Mineral County mile marker 89.

Preliminary investigation shows that a maroon 2002 Pontiac Grand Am was northbound on US-95 near Mineral County mile marker 89. The vehicle crossed the centerline, went off the west shoulder and overturned, coming to rest on its roof.

The driver, Jonathan McMahon, a 46-year-old Las Vegas resident, was unrestrained and declared deceased at the scene.

This crash is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.)

Traffic Crash: Highway 50 near Old Clear Creek Road (South)

by carsoncityjournal | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

1:03 – Traffic Crash on Old Clear Creek Road near Highway 50 – just up from Spooner. Witness says one person is out of the vehicle. Unknown if anyone else is in the car.

See! That didn’t hurt!!

by carsoncityjournal | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

NV Attorney General Aaron Ford
Getting his Covid-19 vaccine shot!

Attorney General Aaron Ford Receives COVID-19 Vaccine – Encourages Nevadans to get Vaccinated

Carson City – As a member of law enforcement and tier one vaccinations, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford received his COVID-19 vaccination yesterday. He has the following message for all Nevadans:

“Stopping a pandemic requires everyone’s help,” said AG Ford. “Vaccines work hand in hand with your immune system to help your body fight the COVID-19 virus if you’re exposed. Wearing masks and social distancing can also help reduce your risk. Yesterday, I was vaccinated as a member of law enforcement. The process is quick, easy, and free to all Nevadans. As part of a minority group even more vulnerable to this virus, this vaccine is all the more important. I’m encouraging all Nevadans to do their part by getting vaccinated. Help yourself and others, and stay strong Nevada.”

Cell phones and driving is a deadly mix!

by carsoncityjournal | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

If You’re Behind the Wheel holding a phone against your ear, it’s Against the Law!

Use of any Handheld Electronic Device While Driving is Illegal in Nevada!!

Between January 15 and January 25, 2021, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device—cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal. Nevada’s ban on handheld devices while driving went into effect January 1, 2012, and still, law enforcement continues to spot and cite offenders every day. The Governors Highway Safety Association provides the following tips to help limit driving distractions and increase safety:

Turn it off. Turn your phone off or switch to silent mode before you get in the car.
Spread the word. Set up a special message to tell callers that you are driving and you’ll
get back to them as soon as possible.
If you need to make a call, find a legal and safe place to pull over and park first
Use your passengers. Ask a passenger to make the call for you.
Prepare. Review maps and directions before you start to drive. If you need help when
you are on the road, pull over to a safe location to review the directions again.
Focus on the task at hand. Refrain from smoking, eating, drinking, reading and any
other activity that takes your mind and eyes off the road.

Taking your eyes off the road for even one second can change your life or someone else’s life forever. The Nevada Highway Patrol urges you to be a safe, distraction-free driver.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s- Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides funding for law enforcement agencies to participate in Joining Forces to reduce traffic deaths and injuries on Nevada roadways. Visit www.zerofatalitiesnv.com for more information.