An investigation is underway after a rollover crash involving a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol car in Sparks on Wednesday night.
Nevada State Police said the patrol car entered the intersection of Pyramid Highway and Eagle Canyon Drive around 8:45 p.m. against a red light and did not have its emergency lights or sirens activated.
An SUV traveling through the intersection on a green light struck the patrol car, which overturned and came to rest on Eagle Canyon Drive.
Both drivers were taken to the hospital and have since been released.
The Nevada State Police is leading the investigation.
If you have any information that can help authorities, call Nevada State Police Public Information Office, referencing case number NHP250600274.
Sheriff Darin Balaam released this statement:
“Last evening, one of our patrol deputies was involved in a two-vehicle traffic accident on Pyramid Highway at Eagle Canyon Drive. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. While this is an ongoing investigation being handled by NSP, I am relieved to share that both our deputy and the other involved driver have been treated and released. Our deputy is home and recovering. Thank you to our partner agencies and medical staff at the scene for their professionalism and swift response.”
