NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 17, 2026Hillsborough
Nevada State Police arrest driver for fatal DUI crash in Pahrump
A 66-year-old Pahrump woman was killed on August 14, 2026, after an intoxicated driver veered off the road and struck her in her front yard. The driver of the 2022 Can-Am off-road vehicle was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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This incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in Nye County, where the Nevada State Police have recorded 45 fatalities across 42 accidents so far in 2026.
Key Facts
- A 66-year-old woman, Janet Landstrom Errett, died after being struck by a vehicle in her front yard on August 14, 2026.
- The incident occurred at the intersection of Gamebird Road and Unicorn Avenue in Pahrump, Nye County.
- The driver of a 2022 black and blue Can-Am off-road vehicle was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
- The vehicle crossed the center line, veered left, and entered a private driveway before striking the victim.
- The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation via the Major Incident Reconstruction Team.
- The Nevada State Police Southern Division has investigated 42 fatal accidents resulting in 45 deaths so far in 2026.
Who's Mentioned
personJanet Landstrom Errett“Victim of the fatal accident in Pahrump.”locationPahrump“Location of the accident.”organizationNevada State Police Highway Patrol“Investigating agency for the incident.”other45“Number of fatalities in 2026.”other42“Number of fatal accidents investigated by the division in 2026.”