64-Year-Old Driver Dies and Passenger Injured in Solo-Car Crash on Westbound Interstate 80

WEST WENDOVER, NV (January 23, 2024) – On Friday evening, police responded to a vehicle accident on Interstate 80 that claimed the life of Mark Munro.

The incident happened on January 5th around 6:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80.

According to the troopers, the incident involved a Honda CR-V SUV driven by 64-year-old Munro with a passenger.

Upon investigation, the troopers stated that Munro was traveling eastbound when he failed to make a left-hand curve safely and went into the center median and the westbound lanes.

Furthermore, the Honda overturned multiple times before it crashed into a concrete barrier. Unfortunately, the crash led to the death of Munro, and his passenger was transported to the hospital with major injuries.

Further investigation is being handled by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command East Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team, and witnesses can contact them at 775-753-1111.

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

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