Driver of stolen vehicle nabbed after crash on I-580 near Highway 50 East ramp
Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City sheriff's deputies were on scene Sunday afternoon in the area of I-580 and the Highway 50 East onramp following a brief pursuit that ended with a crash and the driver detained.
The incident happened at around 2:55 p.m. The onramp of I-580 and Highway 50 East was shut down temporarily.
A bystander on scene apparently suffered minor injuries after being hit by a rock, according to dispatch.
The suspect, who was reportedly driving on the wrong way of the freeway in a vehicle reported stolen, attempted to flee on foot after crashing the vehicle and was caught.
The suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to the hospital.
Motorists can expect delays.