Accident articles related to River County
A Cass County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash with a teenage driver on Friday on Highway 75 near Young Road. The deputy was transported to UNMC for minor injuries. The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the accident.
A semi-trailer accident caused traffic issues on Highway 275 in Stanton, Nebraska. No injuries were reported. The accident involved a semi-trailer and a mobile home.
Falls City Public Schools urge caution in pedestrian areas after a student was hit by a car. The student was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Superintendent Tim Heckenlively urges vigilance around schools and pedestrian-heavy areas.
Two-vehicle crash in Pierce County, Nebraska resulted in no major injuries. The crash happened on Highway 98 just west of Highway 81, east of Pierce. Highway 98 traffic was impacted while authorities investigated the crash.
A fatal crash occurred in North Platte, Nebraska involving a pickup and an SUV. Miriam Mejia Barrientos and Sloan Luna Portillo were killed in the accident, while several others were injured and transported to hospitals. The driver of the pickup was arrested and charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide and willful reckless driving.
Three-vehicle accident in Lincoln near Pinnacle Bank Arena after Shinedown concert. No serious injuries reported.
A collision between a semi truck and a Ford Escape in North Platte left the driver of the Escape injured and taken to the hospital. Distracted driving also caused a second accident between a Buick Enclave and a Pontiac Grand Am.