August 13, 2026

Three killed in crash near Goldfield

Nevada Highway Patrol spokesman Scott Flabi said a 1991 Oldsmobile crossed over the center line on Highway 95 and collided with a pickup truck.

Killed in the pickup were the driver, William Watterson, 36, of Winnemucca, Nev., and a passenger, Alecia Niva, 20, of Beatty, Nev. Flabi said neither was wearing a seat belt.

The driver of the Oldsmobile was also killed. The name of the victim, from Washington state, is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

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