FONTANA, Calif. -- The transporter carrying cars for Furniture Row Racing driver Erik Jones was involved in an accident early Thursday morning outside of Las Vegas. The drivers of the hauler were not injured, and the cars were not damaged, according to a news release from the team.

The accident occurred at 12:14 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 15 about 20 miles outside of Las Vegas, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

According to the team news release, a car pulled off the shoulder and back onto the highway in front of the hauler. The tractor sustained front-end damage, and the team rented a replacement tractor so it could get the cars to Auto Club (California) Speedway on Thursday. The NASCAR Cup garage opens Friday before the late-morning practice.

"We're all very relieved no one was injured in the incident," Furniture Row Racing President Joe Garone said. "There was substantial damage to the tractor, but everything in the trailer was checked out thoroughly and is OK."

The other car -- a Toyota Yaris -- left the scene. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, charges are pending against the driver, who was injured and has not yet been released from the hospital.