A Friday night police pursuit through Las Vegas ended in a messy crash at the I‑11 off‑ramp to Boulder Highway, after officers tried to pull over a reportedly stolen vehicle. The fleeing car slammed into another vehicle at the bottom of the ramp, sending that driver to the hospital with what officers described as minor injuries. Two people took off running from the stolen car, with one quickly detained while the search continued for the other in a nearby apartment complex.
How the chase started
The trouble kicked off just after 6 p.m., when officers spotted the stolen vehicle near Flamingo Road and Maryland Parkway and moved in for a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver hit the gas, and officers followed through surface streets before the chase spilled onto northbound I‑11, according to KTNV. Traffic cameras later showed a swarm of police units working the off‑ramp as the pursuit came to a chaotic end.
Crash and suspects
At the I‑11 off‑ramp to Boulder Highway, the fleeing vehicle collided with another car. The struck driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, as reported by FOX5 Las Vegas. Two people jumped out of the stolen car and ran; officers quickly took one into custody while the other disappeared into a nearby apartment complex.
"This is still a dynamic scene," officers cautioned as they worked the area, urging drivers to steer clear while they locked down the crash site and searched for the remaining suspect.
Traffic and local context
For a time, lanes at the I‑11 interchange with Boulder Highway were blocked while investigators documented the scene and cleared the vehicles. An RTC alert pegged the incident at around 6 p.m., according to 8 News Now, adding to an already tense stretch of roadway.
Boulder Highway has been under a spotlight lately for safety concerns after a fatal collision earlier this month; Deadly Boulder Highway Crash laid out the recent traffic worries and local calls for safer conditions along the corridor.
Investigation ongoing
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says detectives are still piecing together the case and have not released the names of any suspects or announced formal charges. Metro is asking anyone with video or information from the area to contact officers, according to KTNV.
