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Richard Beaumont, 38, and Dawna Loughney, 20, killed, in rollover SUV crash on Interstate 80 in Wells, Nevada

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/27/2017 - 2:41pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Logan man, woman die in Nevada crash; infant escaped unhurt

The infant was placed in the custody of the Nevada Department of Child Family Services. The Nevada Highway Patrol have identified a Logan man and woman who died when their SUV drifted off an Interstate 80 overpass, collided with a guard rail and then rolled. A 1-year-old girl, though not properly secured in her child safety seat, survived being ejected without injuriy. Stewart said it did not appear either of the victims was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Both Beaumont and a passenger, 20-year-old Dawha Loughney, were ejected and died at the scene.

Pair from Utah die in Nevada crash, 1-year-old survives

The Nevada Highway Patrol says the driver Richard Beaumont and passenger Dawna Loughney weren't wearing their seatbelts when the SUV hit a guardrail and overturned on the interstate. Both were ejected from the Explorer and died at the scene.

Logan couple dies in crash, ejected baby survives with no injuries

A 1-year-old girl was not secured in a child-safety seat and was also ejected but amazingly survived the crash. She was released to the Department of Child and Family Services.

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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt Usage, Car Seats
People Involved: 
Richard Beaumont
Dawna Loughney
Roadway: 
Interstate 80
City: 
Wells, NV
County: 
Elko County, NV
Area: 
Salt Lake City, UT

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