Eureka County, NV — September 18, 2023, a person was killed, and one was injured in a truck crash on a Nevada Gold Mines site between Leeville and Goldstrike in Eureka County, NV.

Authorities indicate that on September 18, a fatal accident occurred when a truck overturned in Eureka County for unknown reasons. According to reports, the crash happened before 2:00 a.m. on a Nevada Gold Mines site.

Investigators say a Tona Tec Exploration truck was attempting to go downhill when it suddenly overturned. Authorities have not released the cause of the crash, and few details are available at this time.

Officials confirmed the truck driver, whose name has not been released, suffered fatal injuries. A passenger in the truck reportedly sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The extent of the injuries is unknown.

The investigation is ongoing.

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