Fatal Crash on Northbound College Parkway Offramp

On Friday, May 20th at approximately 4:56a.m., Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to reports of a rollover crash on I-580 at the northbound College Parkway Offramp.

Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a dark green 2005 Ford F-150 pickup was traveling north on I- 580 just south of College Parkway in the #2 travel lane. The Ford drifted from the #2 travel lane, struck a metal paddle marker and continued north before striking the end of the guardrail. The vehicle overturned and the driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle.

The driver of the Ford, Michael Patrick Cobb, a 21-year-old Dayton resident, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash is being investigated by the Highway Patrol Division’s Northern Command West Multi-Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) – Case #220501313.  Anyone has any information about this crash, please send an email to ncwmirt@dps.state.nv.us and reference the case number.