Woman Strikes Three People With Car, Police Altercation Ensues

RENO, NV - A woman is in jail and three other people are hospitalized with what police called "major" injuries following a three-car crash Wednesday night in Reno.

Police say 32-year old Virginia Couch was arrested for battery of a police officer, and obstructing and resisting a police officer. According to Reno Police, Couch attempted to flee the scene of the crash after she allegedly ran into two cars and struck three people near S, McCarran Blvd. and Mira Loma Dr. According to RPD, Couch created a "physical disturbance" at the scene.

According to an RPD release, a Jeep Cherokee was pulled to the side of the road, along with another vehicle. Three occupants of the two vehicles were trying to get the Jeep running again, when Couch's car allegedly ran into both vehicles and struck all three people. All three were taken to the hospital with what RPD called "major injuries." One of the three taken to the hospital was a teenager that sustained life-threatening injuries.

Records show Couch is in custody of Washoe County Sheriff's Office. No court date is listed on booking records. RPD's Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the incident.

Image via Washoe County Sheriff's Office