Two killed when semi-truck struck two vehicles on Highway 5…

Semi Truck Crash Dayton Nevada in Dayton, Nevada: On June 28, 2026, at approximately 7:21 a.m., a semi-truck struck two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 50 and Traditions Parkway in Dayton, Nevada, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. Two people died in the crash and a third person with life-threatening injuries was flown by Care Flight to a local hospital. Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating, and deputies said preliminary statements suggest the semi-truck driver may have fallen asleep. The highway, known as 'The Loneliest Road in America,' was closed in both directions following the crash.