Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office investigating vehicle accident in South Reno

On June 29, 2022, at 4:34 a.m. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover on Thomas Creek Road between Fellowship Way and Rock Haven Drive.  When Deputies arrived on scene, three occupants of the vehicle were discovered.  All three occupants were transported to local hospitals.  Two of the subjects involved in the accident sustained moderate injuries.  One of the subjects is in critical condition.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is on scene investigating the accident.  Thomas Creek Road between Fellowship Way and Rock Haven Drive is closed for an indefinite amount of time to complete the investigation.  Initial findings indicate that speed appears to be a contributing factor in this accident.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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