A suspected drunken driver and Wolf Pack football coach struck a highway sign before crashing into the Nugget Casino Resort late Friday, the Sparks Police Department reported.

Jeffrey Wray Nady, 27, was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges that included driving under the influence, being an intoxicated person with a gun, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and obstructing a peace officer.

Nady is a former Wolf Pack offensive lineman who joined the coaching staff.

“We are aware of the incident and are gathering more information at this time," Wolf Pack spokesman Chad Hartley said in a statement. "Jeff has been suspended from football-related activities as the legal process continues."

He grew up in Minden and was a star for Douglas High School before becoming an all-conference player for the Wolf Pack.

Nady played professionally, spending time in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Atlanta Falcons. He also played in the Arena Football League with the San Jose SaberCats.

Police said a Sparks officer in an unmarked vehicle saw a reckless driver on Interstate 80 turn onto Pyramid Way at about 11:41 p.m. The driver then hit an exit sign but continued driving. The officer called for other officers and the driver continued onto Nugget Avenue, drove west and tried to turn onto 11th Street but crashed into the Nugget, police said.

Nady ran from the crash scene into the Nugget where Sparks police found him and arrested him.

“Thankfully, there were no injuries reported from this incident,” Sparks police said in a statement.