Car chase ends in crash in Mound House

A pursuit that began in Carson City of an alleged stolen vehicle ended in Mound House when the driver slammed into another car in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 near Affonso Drive.

The suspect fled on foot but was nearly immediately captured in the backyard of a nearby home.

The victims of the car crash will be taken by Care Flight to the hospital.

All lanes of traffic along Highway 50 in Mound House will be closed once the helicopter lands.