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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Fatal Traffic Accident on Indian Lakes Road

The Churchill County Sheriff reports...
  • Source: Churchill County Sheriff
Fatal Traffic Accident on Indian Lakes Road

On September 20, 2020, at approximately 12:25 a.m., deputies of the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, along with fire/rescue and Banner medics, responded to Indian Lakes Road north of Leter Road for a report of a single-vehicle accident with a victim pinned under the vehicle.

The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

The reported driver, Brent Smith, was transported by medics to Churchill Banner Hospital and later to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

The accident is still under investigation, but alcohol and speed are suspected to be contributing factors.

Update: The victim has been identified as Miya Bentsen, age 18, of Fallon. Her family has set up a Gofundme account to cover funeral expenses. Click here to contribute to Miya's funeral expenses.

 

 

 

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