Las Vegas Sun

December 6, 2009

Currently: 36° | Complete forecast | Log in

Horse-drawn carriage spills riders onto roadside

Monday, April 24, 2000 | 4:47 a.m.

The coach was carrying six passengers to the Rafter Seven Bar M Ranch for lunch when the accident occurred Saturday.

Four other people were hurt when horses they were riding tried to get out of the way of the coach on Seven Mile Canyon Road.

Five victims were taken to hospitals in Reno and Carson City, while five others were treated and released at the scene.

Storey County sheriff's Deputy John Tyson said none of the injuries appeared life-threatening, and no animals were injured.

At least one victim suffered broken bones.

archive

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Calendar »

  • 6 Sun
  • 7 Mon
  • 8 Tue
  • 9 Wed
  • 10 Thu