Special to the Pahrump Valley Times
Nye County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Duane Downing’s condition is improving since being admitted to UMC Trauma on May 21, according to Sheriff Sharon Wehrly. Doctors are now in the process of moving Downing to a rehabilitation facility. Downing was struck by a car while directing traffic during a vehicle fire in Tonopah. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.