Reno Mourns the Loss of 83-Year-Old Reyes A. Guardado obituary, Victim of Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision Near Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening in Reno, Nevada, when 83-year-old Reyes A. Guardado was struck and killed by an SUV near Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified Guardado, a resident of Reno, as the victim of the fatal collision.
According to the Reno Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Mill Street near Rock Boulevard. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision. Upon their arrival, Guardado was found severely injured due to the crash. Despite the immediate response from emergency personnel, Guardado did not survive the severe trauma.
The medical examiner ruled Guardado’s death as accidental, attributing the cause to multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the collision. The Reno Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident, but authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.
*Investigation and Community Response*
The incident has left the Reno community mourning the death of an elderly resident. As police continue their investigation, the incident underscores the critical need for pedestrian safety and responsible driving, especially on busy streets near high-traffic areas such as Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Mill Street is a well-traveled roadway, and the intersection near Rock Boulevard is often frequented by both pedestrians and vehicles. Accidents in this area highlight the importance of clearly marked crosswalks, sufficient street lighting, and adherence to traffic laws by both drivers and pedestrians.
*Preventing Future Tragedies*
Traffic safety advocates have long stressed the need for heightened awareness and caution in urban areas where foot traffic and vehicle congestion intersect. Pedestrians, especially seniors, are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries in crashes due to their increased physical fragility.
Local officials may consider reviewing the safety features of Mill Street and surrounding intersections to determine whether additional measures are needed to prevent similar accidents in the future. Enhanced lighting, speed limit enforcement, and improved pedestrian pathways could contribute to safer conditions.
*Support for the Grieving Family*
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Guardado’s family during this difficult time.¹ The page describes Guardado as a loving father who worked hard to support his family. The community is encouraged to offer support to the grieving family as they come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
*Conclusion*
The untimely passing of Reyes A. Guardado highlights the fragile nature of pedestrian safety and the devastating consequences of traffic collisions. Authorities will continue their efforts to determine the full details of the accident and assess potential improvements to road safety in the area. As the investigation unfolds, the Washoe County community mourns the loss of an elderly member whose life was cut short by a tragic accident.
