The reported death of Curtis Vernon Okelberry, 60, of West Bountiful, Utah, has prompted grief following a reported rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Elko County, Nevada.
According to the information provided in the initial report, Okelberry was driving a 2016 Freightliner eastbound on I-80 when the vehicle reportedly experienced a left-front steer-tire failure near mile marker 378, between Wells and Wendover.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Curtis Vernon Okelberry |
| Age | 60 |
| Residence | West Bountiful, Utah |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Location | I-80, Elko County, Nevada |
| Reported Vehicle | 2016 Freightliner |
| Reported Crash Type | Rollover |
| Reported Cause | Left-front steer-tire failure |
| Reported Outcome | Okelberry died at the scene |
| Verification Status | Current crash details could not be independently confirmed |
The supplied account states that the tire failure caused the Freightliner to leave the roadway, cross the center median and overturn across the westbound lanes of Interstate 80.
The same report states that Okelberry suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. However, because no reliable current law-enforcement, transportation or local-news report confirming those details was located, the circumstances should be regarded as reported but not independently verified.
At 60, Okelberry’s death would represent a significant loss to his family, friends and others who knew him. Beyond the details of the reported collision, loved ones are left to remember the life he lived and the relationships he built over the years.
No independently verified information was found regarding funeral, visitation or memorial arrangements. Those details should be confirmed through the family or funeral home before publication.