By KALIN KROHE
Panhandle Post
Scottsbluff Police Officers arrested David Lee Scroggins without incident early Sunday afternoon following a Thursday accident.
The incident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 92/W 20th Street and South Beltline Highway.
The crash happened when a truck-tractor/cattle-trailer and motorcycle were both attempting to turn southbound onto South Beltline from eastbound Highway 92. The cattle truck collided with the motorcycle rider while making the turn.
The cattle truck then left the scene.
A second cattle truck stopped briefly, but also left the scene before authorities arrived. Another witness was able to render aid to the injured motorcycle rider. The rider was then transported to Regional West Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
"Thanks to reports from citizens," Scotts Bluff County Sheriff Mark Overman said. "Excellent follow up by deputies, an alert off-duty Scotts Bluff County Detention Center Officer, and the Scottsbluff Police Department. Mr. Scroggins is back in jail."
The pickup truck and trailer that he left at the scene has been recovered with no damage.
"Mr. Scroggins will face an additional charge of escape based on a warrant issued by the Scotts Bluff County Attorney’s Office yesterday, "Overman said. "He is also charged with providing a false name at the time of his arrest."