Michael Phillip Johannsen, 29, and David Beckstrand, 40, killed and others injured in multi-vehicle crash with wrong-way driver on U.S. 95 near Snow Mountain, Nevada

Modified Date: 
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 7:33pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 19, 2015

2 dead in head-on crash on U.S. 95 identified

David Beckstrand, 40, of Las Vegas or Michael Phillip Johannsen, 29, of  North Las Vegas were killed in the crash that happened around 4:15 p.m. near mile marker 91 in the southbound lanes of U.S 95 north of Las Vegas. 

2 killed in Sunday crash near Snow Mountain identified

They are Michael Phillip Johannsen, 29, of North Las Vegas, and David Beckstrand, 40, of Las Vegas.

1 of 2 killed in US 95 wrong-way crash identified

The driver of a Chevrolet Camaro was also killed as a result of the accident, according to NHP. Officials say the driver of the third car was airlifted to UMC in unknown condition. 

Coroner rules mans death in April wrong-way crash suicide

Beckstrand’s death was ruled a suicide. 

A wrong-way crash killed two people Sunday on U.S. 95 when a wrong-way driver on the 95 north of the Snow Mountain exit hit two other cars. Two people were pronounced deceased at the crash site, later identified as Michael Phillip Johannsen, 29, of North Las Vegas, and David Beckstrand, 40, of Las Vegas. A total of four cars and an 18-wheeler Sherwin Williams truck were involved. Authorities believe an SUV caused the collision after it was observed driving recklessly and on the wrong side of the road on the 95. The driver of that SUV died on the scene, as did the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro. The driver of the third car was airlifted to UMC. The driver of the semi-truck was said to be alright.

 

People Involved: 
Michael Phillip Johannsen
David Beckstrand
Roadway: 
U.S. 95

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We will miss you Michael. May you be in peace for eternity.  

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