I presume two flat tires when he veered off the road? About 20 years aog I got two flat tires in Rye Patch while out gold prospecting, about 10 miles from pavement and 20 from Winnemucca. That made for an interesting day.
I used to carry two spares for just that reason.
Not a lot of help around Rye Patch; not sure the fuel stop on the Interstate could fix a flat.