Crash in Douglas County claims life of Reno man

A 69-year-old Reno man died from injuries sustained in a crash on US395 at Jakes Hill in Douglas County on Wednesday, February 15.

The Nevada Highway Patrol's preliminary investigation indicates that Donald David Chisholm was traveling northbound on US395 just north of China Springs at approximately 4:21 p.m. when his Ford Fusion went off the roadway. Mr. Chisholm then overcorrected to the left, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and cross over the double yellow lines into the path of a southbound Ford Expedition.

The driver of the Expedition was unable to avoid the Fusion, striking the right side of the car.

Both occupants of the Ford Fusion were transported via CareFlight to Reno Hospitals. Mr. Chisholm succumbed a short time later and the other occupant, an unidentified female, suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the Expedition was transported to a Reno hospital via ambulance.

None of the three people who were injured were wearing seatbelts according to NHP.
Impairment is unknown at this time.

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Garretson is investigating this crash. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information related to this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Garretson at (775)688-2500 or kgarretson@dps.state.nv.us regarding NHP case #170201363.