A Pahrump man has died following injuries sustained in a rollover crash on State Route 160 in Clark County earlier this month, according to the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on May 13 and was investigated by authorities as part of an ongoing review of traffic fatalities in the region.
Officials confirmed that the driver later died in hospital on May 22, several days after the crash.
The crash took place around 11:10 p.m. near mile marker 25 on State Route 160. Nevada State Police said the vehicle involved was a Nissan pickup truck traveling northbound in the left lane at the time of the incident.
The driver has been identified as 58-year-old Marcelo Guevara-Tlatelpa of Pahrump. Authorities said he was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Sequence
According to investigators, the pickup truck initially drifted off the left side of the roadway and entered the dirt median. The vehicle then moved back toward the northbound travel lanes before the driver lost control again.
Police said the truck re-entered the center median and continued through loose terrain before overturning. The vehicle struck a center median cable barrier during the rollover sequence.
The crash occurred late at night, when visibility and traffic conditions can vary significantly along rural highway stretches such as SR-160.
Impact
Investigators reported that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was ejected from the vehicle during the rollover. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
He later died from those injuries on May 22, according to Nevada State Police.
No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash, and no additional injuries were confirmed.
Investigation
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol continues to review the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators typically examine roadway conditions, vehicle movement, and restraint use in fatal rollover cases.
In this incident, the sequence of lane departure, median entry, and loss of control is being evaluated as part of the official reconstruction process.
Authorities have not indicated that impairment or mechanical failure has been confirmed at this stage. Those factors, if relevant, would typically be determined through toxicology reports and vehicle inspection findings.
Roadway
State Route 160 is a major corridor connecting Las Vegas to outlying communities in Clark County, including Pahrump. Portions of the highway include high-speed rural stretches where median crossings and rollover incidents can carry increased risk.
Median barriers, such as cable systems, are installed in some sections to reduce crossover collisions. In this case, the vehicle struck the center median cable barrier during the rollover sequence.
Statistics
Nevada State Police also reported broader crash figures for the region. According to the agency, its southern command has investigated 29 fatal crashes resulting in 32 deaths so far in 2026.
These figures reflect ongoing traffic safety concerns across southern Nevada highways, particularly on high-speed rural routes.
The death of a Pahrump man following a rollover crash on State Route 160 highlights ongoing roadway safety risks on rural highways in Clark County. Investigators continue to review the circumstances of the incident, including vehicle movement and restraint use, as part of the official report.
FAQs
Where did the crash happen?
The crash occurred on State Route 160 near mile marker 25 in Clark County.
Who was the victim?
The victim was identified as Marcelo Guevara-Tlatelpa, 58, of Pahrump.
When did he die?
He died on May 22 after being hospitalized.
Was he wearing a seatbelt?
Authorities said he was unrestrained at the time of the crash.
Were other vehicles involved?
No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
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