The driver of a vehicle involved in a high speed chase that began overnight in Stagecoach and ended in north Carson City remains at large, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
NHP Trooper Dan Lopez said the chase began Thursday night at 11:02 p.m. when a trooper initiated a traffic stop after observing the driver of a Dodge Charger back his vehicle down the highway.
The driver, a black male, sped away with his headlights off. Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies were called and at a couple places there were spikes put in the road to try to stop the driver, said Lopez.
The chase continued to north Carson City where the vehicle was found in a residential area on Heaven Hill Way. A RAVEN helicopter from Washoe County aided in the search. The occupants — two, possibly three women — jumped out of the car and fled. At least one female passenger was found walking on the side of the road, was questioned and released.
"There are some leads on him," said Lopez of the driver.