The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene of a fatal crash, causing road closures in Washoe Valley just north of Carson City.

It happened in the area of northbound I-580 between Eastlake Boulevard and North Carson Street just before 5:30 p.m., according to the Nevada State Police.

Investigation has determined that a car was headed northbound on I-580 and hit a pedestrian who was in the road.

The pedestrian, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

I-580 northbound is closed at College Parkway to all traffic, while North Carson Street is closed at Arrowhead Drive to all northbound traffic.

The closures are expected to last until between 10 p.m. and midnight.

Avoid the area and take alternate routes if possible.

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