RENO, NV — Washoe County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 64-year-old driver after a two-car hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Golden Valley. The collision happened just after 2:30 p.m. on East Golden Valley Road near the intersection with Opal Station Drive.
Deputies said the driver who left the scene is facing charges of DUI and failing to stop at an accident. Another driver was taken to the hospital, and authorities have not released that person’s condition.
Crash happened on East Golden Valley Road near Opal Station Drive
The sheriff’s office said the wreck involved two vehicles and took place in the Golden Valley area of Washoe County. The location was East Golden Valley Road near Opal Station Drive, a stretch that connects neighborhood traffic with the wider road network serving the north Reno area.
The crash was reported in the afternoon, shortly after 2:30 p.m. No additional details have been released about how the vehicles collided or what led up to the impact.
Authorities have not said whether weather, speed, or another factor played a role. They also have not described the damage to either vehicle beyond confirming that the case involved a hit-and-run.
Deputies say the driver left the scene and was later arrested
According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver did not remain at the crash scene. Deputies later arrested that person in connection with the incident.
The agency identified the suspect only as a 64-year-old driver. It has not released the person’s name in the information made public so far.
Hit-and-run cases often draw close attention because leaving the scene can slow help for anyone injured. In this case, the sheriff’s office has said the arrest followed the reported crash, but it has not outlined the exact timeline between the collision and the arrest.
DUI and failure-to-stop charges follow the arrest
The driver is facing two charges: driving under the influence and failing to stop at an accident. Those charges reflect both the alleged impairment and the decision to leave after the collision.
The sheriff’s office has not said what evidence led to the DUI allegation. It also has not said whether any alcohol or drug tests were completed, or whether those results are pending.
No court date or further case details were included in the information released by deputies. The criminal case will move forward through the local justice system, where any additional evidence and formal filings would be handled.
Hospitalized motorist’s condition has not been released
The other driver was taken to the hospital after the crash. Officials have not said how serious the injuries were or whether that person remained hospitalized.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has not released the injured driver’s identity. It also has not provided an update on the person’s condition since the crash.
That leaves several key questions unanswered, including the extent of the injuries and whether more than one person needed medical care. For now, the sheriff’s office has confirmed only that one driver was transported for treatment.
Video release adds another public record to the case
The sheriff’s office released video related to the arrest, adding a public record to the investigation and giving residents a closer look at the aftermath of the crash response. The agency has not said whether the video shows the collision itself, the arrest, or both.
Law enforcement releases of this kind are often meant to document the steps taken after a traffic incident. In this case, the public material underscores that deputies treated the matter as both a collision investigation and a DUI-related arrest.
For now, the case remains limited to the facts confirmed by the sheriff’s office: a Saturday afternoon crash, a hospitalized driver, and an arrested suspect facing hit-and-run and DUI allegations.
Golden Valley crash comes as deputies continue their investigation
The sheriff’s office has not announced any further findings, and it is unclear whether additional charges could follow. Investigators have not publicly detailed witness statements, roadway evidence, or the sequence of events that led to the arrest.
What has been established is straightforward: a two-car crash on East Golden Valley Road ended with one driver in the hospital and another in custody. Deputies continue to handle the case as a hit-and-run with DUI allegations attached.
Anyone following the case will likely be watching for updates on the injured motorist, any formal charging documents, and whether officials release more information about how the crash unfolded.