Jul 25, 2025

Details Announced on July 18th Injury Accident in Scottsbluff

Posted Jul 25, 2025 7:40 PM

By Scottsbluff County

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On July 18, 2025, shortly after 9:00 a.m., the communications center received a report of an injury accident on County Road 25 just north of Lake Minatare Road.

Investigation revealed that a 24-year-old rural Scottsbluff man engaged in farming operations was northbound on County Road 25 driving a 4-wheeled utility vehicle, when a large dog ran into his path and collided with the vehicle.  The driver attempted to swerve to avoid the accident, but the dog hit the vehicle, and it rolled at least once.  The driver suffered head and facial injuries considered non-life threatening.  Regional West Ambulance transported him to  the hospital.

The dog was killed in the impact.

No violations of the law contributed to this accident and no citations were issued.

The Scottsbluff Rural Volunteer Fire Department also assisted at the scene.