Woman Dead, Man Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Collision near Bailey Road

MOUNTAIN PASS, CA (October 24, 2022) – Tuesday morning, a woman was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 15.

The incident happened around 7:45 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway between Bailey and Nipton Road. Dispatchers responded to the scene shortly after on October 18th.

For reasons under investigation, the driver of a Toyota Camry was heading north in the southbound lanes. As a result, the Toyota collided head-on with an oncoming pickup-truck.

Medics arrived and airlifted the male driver of the pickup-truck to University Medical Center, of Southern Nevada.

Despite life-saving efforts, paramedics pronounced the Toyota driver dead at the scene. Crews also say the occupants of another involved vehicle remained unharmed.

Officers closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties before it was later reopened.

At this time, further events leading up to the wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 have not been released.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.

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