Fernley couple dies in Oct. 24 crash

A Fernley couple died on Oct. 24 in a crash at US50A and Wedge Lane at 2:13 p.m.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2007 Toyota 4Runner was traveling eastbound on US50A in the number one travel lane approaching Wedge Lane. A 2005 Toyota Tacoma was stopped at the stop sign on northbound Wedge Lane at the intersection with US50A. The Toyota Tacoma entered the intersection in an attempt to make a left turn onto westbound US50A. The front of the Toyota 4Runner struck the left side of the Toyota Tacoma, according to the Nevada State Police Highway.

The driver of the Toyota Tacoma, John Jackson, a 79-year-old male and the passenger, Laura Jackson, a 78-year-old female, of Fernley died.