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Fugitive leads Nye County authorities on 49-mile pursuit, police say

Chase ends in Las Vegas
Posted at 4:07 PM, Oct 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-10 19:37:53-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A police pursuit from Pahrump ended in Las Vegas early Sunday morning.

The Nye County Sheriff's Office shared the incident on its social media after 3 a.m.

Authorities say they attempted to make a traffic stop in Nye County with a driver who turned out to be a wanted fugitive and he ended up leading them on a 49-mile chase.

The driver eventually crashed into a fence in the Las Vegas valley where he was taken into custody, according to police.

No serious injuries were reported but a passenger in the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The NCSO says more details will be released later in the week.