2 people die in 2-vehicle crash on Mt. Rose Highway

A Reno couple died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident on Mount Rose Highway on May 5.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the driver of a blue BMW SUV failed to yield the right-of-way to the black Nissan sedan and initiated a left turn onto southbound Callahan Road. The Nissan struck the BMW. Impairment is not suspected in this crash.

The right front passenger, 83-year-old Charles Houston, died, as did his wife and the driver of the car, 78-year-old Bjorg Houston.

The four occupants of the Nissan sedan were transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Both occupants in the BMW were wearing seat belts, as were two of the four occupants in the Nissan. Both rear passengers in the Nissan were not restrained.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Trooper Doug Hildebrand at 775.687.9617 or dhildebrand@dps.state.nv.us.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report