Passenger injured in rollover crash following car chase in Benicia; authorities searching for driver

BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) -- A female passenger is injured following a car chase in Benicia Wednesday morning, as authorities are looking for the driver.

The incident took place around 11 a.m. as Benicia police attempted to do a traffic stop. The car went off the highway at Westbound 780, rolling over into the bushes, landing between Columbus Parkway and Glen Cove Road.

The woman was ejected and alert, and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.

Officers are currently searching for the driver.

The California Highway Patrol said at around 12:30 p.m., all lanes of Westbound I-780 at Columbus Parkway were closed due to the crash, but reopening around 1:41 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays.

It's unknown what led to the attempted traffic stop.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.