HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVTThe passenger, left, and driver of a car that ended up in the desert, watch as Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue Services firefighter and emergency medical technician Alan Bigelow puts disposable gloves on the bare feet of a child involved in the accident. Advertisement

On April 10, the driver of a four-door Hyundai Accent apparently fell asleep about five miles north of the cattle guard on Highway 160 and literally flew off the road, crashing through a wire BLM fence and coming to rest 250-300 yards into the desert.

According to Nevada Highway Patrol trooper R.W. Hubbs, there was no indication brakes were applied at the scene.

In addition to the woman driver, there was a woman passenger in the front seat and a young boy who was reportedly unrestrained in the back seat.

According to a driver who was passed by the Hyundai and stopped at the accident scene, the Hyundai was going about 80 mph. The speed limit on Highway 160 in that area is 70 mph.

The windshield of the car was badly cracked on the driver's side. It is unknown whether the driver hit her head; however, medical treatment was refused.