Reno, Nevada (March 14th 2026) — At 10:42 PM personnel from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Department and REMSA responded on a report of a two vehicle crash on Sun Valley Blvd south of Second Avenue. The initial information revealed a WCSO Deputy was responding Code 3 with lights and sirens while to an emergency call. For unknown reasons the second vehicle crossed several lanes and struck the front of the deputy’s vehicle head on, causing major damage to both vehicles.
The deputy’s vehicle rolled several times into the parking lot of a nearby business. The deputy was able to exit his vehicle and immediately start rendering aid to the second driver. The 23-year-old female driver was transported with major injuries and is currently in critical condition.
The Reno Police Department M.A.I.T. (Major Accident Investigation Team) is handling the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at 775-334-2677. They can also contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, secretwitness.com, or by texting the tip to 847411(TIP) keyword – SW.
Case Number 26-4931
