Apr 24, 2023

Both drivers survive head-on crash west of North Platte

Posted Apr 24, 2023 9:37 PM
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office photo
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office photo

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

NORTH PLATTE — At 11:45 a.m. Sunday, the Lincoln County 911 Center was advised of a head-on two-vehicle accident near mile marker 174 on U.S. 30, just west of North Platte, NE..

Deputies and North Platte Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. U.S. 30 was closed for about an hour while the accident was investigated.

Preliminary investigation showed an eastbound Nissan Altima crossed the center line while maneuvering a curve in the road. The Nissan struck a westbound Chevrolet pickup essentially in the driver’s side tire area.

Both vehicles were totaled because of the accident and were towed away.

The driver of the Nissan was a juvenile who was believed to be suffering a medical issue. Both drivers were attended to by North Platte Rescue for non-life-threatening injuries. Drugs and alcohol were not a factor, and all drivers were buckled up.