DAYTON — On Wednesday at 5:34 a.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to a head-on collision on U.S. 50 about two miles west of Dayton.  A green Toyota sedan traveling eastbound crossed over the center lines and entered the fast lane of the westbound traffic, colliding into a white Dodge van.  Both west and eastbound traffic were stopped while Care Flight landed its helicopters to transport the occupants to Renown Regional Medical Center.  All parties are currently receiving medical care for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the Toyota was 21-year-old Heidi Shellenbarger of Dayton.

The driver of the Dodge van was 72-year-old William Collins of Silver Springs.  His wife, 63-year-old Shirley Collins and his grandson, 23-year-old Timothy Collins, were also in the vehicle. 

The roadway was opened to normal traffic at about 9:30 a.m. 

Nevada Highway Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating this accident.  Witnesses to the event or anyone with additional information are asked to contact Trooper Chris Austin at 684-7380 regarding case No. NHP-1007210101.