White Pine County, NV (Oct. 13, 2026) – A 29-year-old Fairbanks, Alaska, man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 93 north of Ely on the evening of October 13, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Authorities identified the victim as Christopher Jon Frey.
Troopers responded to the scene at approximately 5:59 p.m. near White Pine County mile marker 83, roughly 28 miles north of Ely. A preliminary investigation found that a black 2018 Ram pickup was heading southbound when it failed to maintain its travel lane and crossed the centerline.
The front-left section of the truck collided with the front of a northbound white 2026 Nissan Altima driven by Frey. Both vehicles then ran off the roadway.
Authorities said Frey suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ram sustained suspected minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What Families Can Do After a Fatal Car Crash in Nevada
The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety recorded 380 traffic deaths in Nevada in 2025. Its September 2026 report counts 261 traffic deaths statewide from January 1 through September 30, 2026, and marks all 2026 figures as preliminary. Nevada Highway Patrol Central Command has investigated 25 fatal crashes resulting in 31 deaths in 2026 so far, according to officials. These 6 steps protect a family’s records and options while they grieve:
- Request the crash report and the investigating unit’s contact information from the Nevada Highway Patrol, so the family has the official record.
- Ask that both vehicles not be released or salvaged yet, because they hold evidence that cannot be replaced.
- Route insurance company calls to one family member or to a lawyer, so no one gives a statement during the first days of grief.
- Order extra certified copies of the death certificate, because insurers, banks, and employers each ask for one.
- Keep a record of funeral, medical, and transport expenses, along with receipts and invoices.
- Avoid posting about the crash on social media, since insurers can read public posts.
Wrongful Death Claims After a Head-On Crash in Nevada
A death in a head-on crash gives the family legal options under Nevada law, and the Nevada Highway Patrol’s findings will shape them. The patrol’s preliminary investigation says the Ram crossed the centerline. The investigation remains open, and the final report can add to or change those findings.
Nevada law lets the heirs and the personal representative of the estate bring a wrongful death claim (NRS 41.085). Heirs include family members such as a spouse, children, or parents. The estate can also pursue a survival claim for losses the person suffered before death, such as medical costs.
Investigators in head-on crashes examine lane position, the point of impact, skid marks, vehicle damage, and each driver’s condition at the time. Their conclusions decide who the law holds responsible.
- Who may be liable: the driver of the Ram, the registered owner of the Ram, and an employer when the driver was working at the time.
- Evidence that decides it: event data recorder readings (the vehicle’s black box), the highway patrol’s reconstruction findings, and scene measurements.
- Shared fault: Nevada follows modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). Recovery is allowed while the person who died was less than 51% at fault, and the award shrinks by that share.
- Deadline: Nevada gives 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim (NRS 41.085), which puts the deadline at October 13, 2028. Missing it
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