Vehicle pursuit through South Carson City ends with one in custody near I-580 freeway and Highway 50
UPDATE 6PM: The suspect in the vehicle pursuit that ended in a single vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on the I-580 freeway has been identified as Umberto Garcia, 29, said Carson City Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Earl Mays.
The Carson City man faces felony charges for his involvement in the crash after multiple 911 callers reported a reckless driver on South Carson Street. He faces charges of eluding, hitting another vehicle and suspected DUI. No injuries were reported following the pursuit but there was a vehicle that was sideswiped on Fairview causing minor damage, said Mays.
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A man is in custody after a vehicle pursuit Sunday afternoon in Carson City that began northbound Highway 395 to South Carson Street and ended with the vehicle crashing near the I-580 freeway and Highway 50 East.
The vehicle, reported as a Ford Mustang, dodged through cars along South Carson Street, sideswiping at least one of them during the pursuit. The suspect threw things out of the vehicle before it crashed.
The pursuit began at around 4:25 p.m. after multiple 911 calls were made from motorists that the vehicle was driving and cutting people off the road. Officers pursued the vehicle to Fairview, where it failed to yield, but was slowed due to the amount of traffic on Fairview. It then entered the freeway.
After crashing, the suspect attempted to get out of the vehicle and was tasered, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on the scene. The suspect did not appear to be seriously injured and taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and blood draw.
Northbound traffic at William Street is being diverted. The Nevada Highway Patrol is responding.
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