58-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Rollover Collision near Gold Ranch Road

VERDI, NV (January 22, 2024) – Leo Espinoza suffered fatal injuries Friday morning, in a rollover accident on Interstate 80.

Around 9:00 a.m., police responded to the scene on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Gold Ranch Road.

Per reports, Espinoza was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado east and lost control of the vehicle due to the icy road. As a result, the Chevy struck a guardrail before overturning and coming to rest on its roof.

Despite life-saving efforts, paramedics later pronounced 58-year-old Espinoza, of Sparks dead at the scene.

At this time, an active investigation, to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leo Espinoza. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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