First responders: In-custody death, Hwy 93 rollover among week’s incidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 140 calls for service during the week of Aug. 17-23, while Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance responded to five calls involving accidents, fires and medical emergencies.

The week began Aug. 17 with a DUI call in Alamo that resulted in one arrest. Later that afternoon, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance responded to a single-vehicle rollover involving a truck and camper on U.S. Highway 93 near mile Marker 10 in the Alamo area.

Initial reports indicated the vehicle had left the roadway and overturned with two occupants involved, including one person initially reported as trapped. Before PVVFD arrived, responders received confirmation that both occupants had been removed from the vehicle.

PVVFD established incident command and EMS personnel evaluated the occupants. Two individuals were transported for minor injuries. One patient required additional medical transportation, prompting a request for a Guardian Elite ground ambulance. PVVFD transported the patient south on U.S. 93 and met the incoming ambulance, where care was transferred for continued transport.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol also responded to the rollover. After fire and rescue operations were completed, the scene was turned over to NHP.

On Aug. 18, LCSO conducted a search warrant in Caliente that resulted in one arrest. According to the Sheriff’s Office, after arriving at the detention center, the individual began displaying concerning behavior and medical assistance was called. The individual was transported to a hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. The incident remains under investigation.

Deputies responded to several incidents Aug. 19, including a vehicle-versus-elk collision with no reported injuries. A domestic call in Caliente resulted in one arrest, while a separate single-vehicle accident resulted in one person being transported with minor injuries.

Early Aug. 20, PVVFD responded to a commercial vehicle fire on State Route 375 near mile Marker 35 in the Rachel area. The call was reported at approximately 6:46 a.m. for a box truck on fire.

Both occupants were safely out of the vehicle. PVVFD arrived at approximately 7:17 a.m. with fire apparatus and a water tender and began fire suppression operations. A water truck from a nearby ranch also responded and assisted crews.

The fire was brought under control, and firefighters remained on scene to extinguish hot spots and conduct overhaul operations to prevent the fire from rekindling or spreading. The scene was later turned over to the Nevada Highway Patrol, and PVVFD returned to service at approximately 8:21 a.m.

On Aug. 21, LCSO began investigating a phone fraud case involving scammers claiming to represent a police department. The scammers reportedly tell victims they have outstanding warrants and instruct them to send money to resolve them.

Deputies also responded to a theft in Alamo that day. The individual later returned and paid for the item, and no arrest was made.

LCSO also handled a coroner case in Alamo on Aug. 21. The decedent was transported to the Clark County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.

Later that evening, PVVFD responded to a medical emergency in Alamo at approximately 6:12 p.m. EMS personnel arrived at approximately 6:23 p.m., assessed the patient and provided care. One patient was transported by PVVFD ambulance to Grover C. Dils Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to two additional wildlife-related crashes over the weekend. A vehicle struck a deer Aug. 22, followed by another vehicle-versus-deer collision Aug. 23. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance reported five calls for the week: two wildland fire calls referred to the Bureau of Land Management, one vehicle fire, one accident and one medical call.