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Silver Springs, NV (May 21, 2025) – An accident occurred Tuesday night at the intersection of Nevada Ave and US Alt 95 Hwy S (US95A), resulting in injuries and causing traffic delays in the Silver Springs area. The crash took place around 8:44 p.m., prompting emergency response from local fire and rescue units.

Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victims. The full extent of the injuries has not yet been released, but several individuals required on-scene assistance. Authorities have confirmed that the crash was serious enough to cause travel delays in the surrounding area, and the scene was secured for medical and investigative operations.

The specific vehicle types involved in the crash have not been disclosed. Deputies and officers from local law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the cause of the incident. Initial reports indicate that the intersection experienced partial lane closures during the evening hours as a result of the collision.

Our thoughts go out to those hurt in this crash, and we wish everyone involved a full and speedy recovery.

Traffic Safety Concerns on Rural Nevada Highways

Rural highway intersections like Nevada Ave and US Alt 95 Hwy S can be deceptively dangerous, especially during nighttime hours. Unlike urban intersections with extensive lighting and multiple traffic signals, these areas often rely on stop signs or flashing lights, increasing the risk of driver misjudgment or oversight.

Lyon County, where Silver Springs is located, has seen an uptick in traffic-related injuries in recent years, particularly at highway junctions that serve as key transit routes for both residents and commercial vehicles. In 2024, state records noted several injury crashes at rural highway intersections, with visibility, speed, and distraction frequently cited as contributing factors.

Drivers traveling through Silver Springs and similar communities should exercise added caution—especially after sunset. Maintaining slower speeds, using headlights appropriately, and preparing to yield at intersections are critical measures for avoiding serious crashes.

Those injured in rural highway accidents often face unique challenges when it comes to emergency response time, access to medical care, and navigating insurance claims. It’s essential to seek medical attention promptly, gather documentation, and consider professional assistance to understand available recovery options.

For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.

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Silver Springs, NV – On May 14, 2025, at 6:33 pm, a Lyon County Deputy made a traffic stop in the 2700 block of Toiyabe Street in Silver Springs, NV.

While deputies were conducting the traffic stop and issuing a citation to the driver, a male subject exited his residence and started to harass the deputies on the traffic stop.

The man harassing the deputies was identified as Keith Andrew Roach, 38-year-old Silver Springs, NV resident. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 31-year-old Silver Springs, NV resident, Christopher Lyons advised that he lived with the subject who was harassing law enforcement.

During the course of completing the citation to Lyons, Roach became increasingly agitated with the presence of law enforcement and was screaming and yelling at them to leave and to stop “harassing” people.

At one point he came off of his porch while recording the deputy and walked behind the patrol car and was screaming for them to leave his house.

This caused obvious issues with officer safety and diverted the attention of the deputy on scene having to deal with both the occupants of the vehicle and the agitated man yelling at them.

Additional deputies were called to scene and Roach quickly ran back into his house.

While the supporting deputies were still responding to the scene, Roach came back outside stated that he needed to leave and then threatened to ram the patrol car as he was backing his truck out of his driveway.

He proceeded to back up his vehicle, nearly striking a patrol car, then exited his truck and went back to his house.

As additional deputies arrived on scene they attempted to contact Roach and take him into custody. Roach had several small children surrounding him on the porch and he stated that he was going to get a gun and ran into the house.

Deputies backed up, not wanting to escalate the situation further since there were children present, and a perimeter was set up around the house.

Deputies called out to Roach ordering him to exit the house, but he refused. After nearly three hours, Roach came out of the house and was taken into custody without further incident.

It was later determined that Roach had eight children in the house at the time of the incident.

During the standoff, Roach stood behind his children while screaming at deputies through a window and refused to let them leave the house.

The children were evaluated and released to their mother. Roach was transported to the Lyon County jail.

Lyons was also taken into custody for obstructing the investigation during the incident and booked into the Lyon County jail.

Charges:

Keith Roach

Child abuse / endangerment, intimidating / threatening Law Enforcement, misuse of Emergency 911 phone line, and obstructing and delaying an investigation.

His bail is set at $ 88,640

Christopher Lyons

Obstructing and delaying an investigation

His bail is set at $ 1,140

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A three-hour standoff at a house with multiple children inside ended with the arrest of two Silver Springs residents Wednesday, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Keith Andrew Roach, 38, and Christopher Lyons, 31, were booked into the Lyon County jail. The eight children inside the residence during the standoff were released to their mother, LCSO said.

At 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, a Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop of a vehicle Lyons was driving in the 2700 block of Toiyabe Street in Silver Springs. While deputies were issuing a citation, Roach exited his residence and started to harass the deputies, LCSO said in the release. Lyons said he lived with Roach.

Roach began screaming at deputies to leave and to stop “harassing” people. He walked behind the patrol car while recording the incident and was screaming at deputies, the release said. Additional deputies were called to scene and Roach ran back into his house.

While supporting deputies were responding, Roach came outside and said he needed to leave and then threatened to ram the patrol car as he was backing his truck out of his driveway. He then exited his truck and went back to his house.

As additional deputies arrived they attempted to contact Roach and take him into custody. Roach had several children surrounding him on the porch and he said he was going to get a gun and ran into the house, according to the release. Deputies retreated and a perimeter was set up around the house. Deputies ordered Roach to exit the house but he refused. After nearly three hours, Roach exited the house and was taken into custody.

During the standoff, Roach stood behind his children while screaming at deputies through a window and refused to let them leave the house, the release said. The children were evaluated and released to their mother. Roach was transported to the Lyon County jail.

Lyons was also taken into custody for obstructing the investigation during the incident and booked into the Lyon County jail.

Roach is charged with: Child abuse/endangerment; intimidating/threatening law enforcement; misuse of emergency 911 phone line; obstructing and delaying an investigation. Bail is set at $88,640

Lyons is charged with obstructing and delaying an investigation. Bail is set at $1,140.

More than 50,000 people face unhealthy levels of air pollution across parts of Nevada on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Why It Matters

Officials emphasize that during times of poor air quality, vulnerable groups—including children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions—are at increased risk of suffering health issues.

What To Know

The EPA's AirNow pollution map shows that a large area east of Reno faces "unhealthy" levels of pollution in the "red" category on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Towns inside the affected region include Fernley, Silver Springs and Fallon.

The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500:

A red zone on AirNow's map indicates that air quality has deteriorated to such a point that even individuals not considered part of sensitive groups could start experiencing negative health effects.

An orange zone encircled the more intense red zone on the map, indicating that air quality in these surrounding areas had reached levels "unhealthy for sensitive groups." The town of Stagecoach was located within this zone, AirNow's map showed.

When air quality reaches the "unhealthy" range, "everyone should limit outdoor exertion," according to EPA guidelines.

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Additionally, sensitive groups "should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion."

What People Are Saying

Professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine Jonathan Grigg, with Queen Mary, University of London, previously told Newsweek: "There are vulnerable groups and classically they are children because they've got an extra issue to do with their lungs developing, whereas our lungs are not developing as adults.

"Their trajectory can be deviated so they don't actually achieve their maximum lung function."

There are also "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, Grigg said.

Additionally, Grigg said conditions such as asthma are also exacerbated by exposure to air pollution.

What Happens Next

Air quality maps are regularly updated and will continue to track whether the red zone persists or dissipates as weather conditions change.

Update 5/7/25, 4:27 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.