By Kalin Krohe, Panhande Post
The Chadron Police Department responded to two accidents on Monday, Feb. 15.
The first accident on Monday was called into Chadron dispatch at 9:04 a.m. and was located at the intersection of Highway 20 and Bordeaux Street.
A Toyota Rav4 was stopped at the stop sign on the north side of the intersection, attempting to travel south onto the 300 block of Bordeaux Street. The Toyota pulled into the intersection and was struck by the westbound Ford F-150.
"The female driver of the Toyota Rav4 received a minor injury to her head and was transported to the Chadron Community Hospital for treatment by the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department," Chadron Police Lt. Richard Hickstein said. "She was later released from the Chadron Community Hospital after receiving treatment for her injury. The driver and passenger of the Ford F-150 received no injuries."
Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
The estimated damages to both vehicles is $4,000.
Hickstein said all drivers and occupants were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.
A citation was issued to the driver of the Rav4 for failing to yield the right of way.
The second injury accident was called into dispatch at 11:03 a.m. to the intersection of 8th Street and Maple Street.
Chadron officers arrived on scene and located a Ford F-250 and a Chevrolet Malibu involved in the accident.
Both vehicles were travelling south bound on Maple Street when the Chevrolet Malibu slowed or stopped to turn and was struck from behind by the Ford F-250.
"The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu reported injuries to her neck and head and was transported to the Chadron Community Hospital by the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department for treatment," Lt. Hickstein said.
There was no damage to the Ford F-250. The Chevrolet Malibu received an estimated $1,000 in damage.
A citation was issued to the driver of the Ford F-250 for following to close. Seatbelts were worn by both drivers during the accident.
"Ice and snow on the roadways played a role in each of these accidents and the Chadron Police Department would like to remind the motoring public to slow down and use caution in the wintery conditions we are experiencing," Lt. Hickstein said. "The roads are slick and are making it difficult to stop at intersections and crosswalks. We recommend motorists give themselves a little extra time to get to their destination, which will allow the motorists to travel at a slower speed and arrive safely to where they need to be."
No names of those involved in both accidents were released.
The Chadron Police Department was assisted by the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department.