Merrick County Tuesday Vehicle Accident
(Rural Merrick County) - At approximately 3:18 p.m., Tuesday, February 25th, the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office was detailed to a two vehicle injury accident at Highway 30 and 26th Road in rural Merrick County.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Peterbilt semi truck/trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 30 and collided with a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan that was attempting to turn north on 26th Road.
The minivan was pushed to the south side of Highway 30 and the semi truck traveled into the north ditch, rolled onto its side and ended up in the south ditch of Highway 30. The driver and sole occupant of the 2019 Peterbilt semi was identified as John Woodyard (54) of Gage County. The driver of the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country was identified as Manuel Garcia (22) of Douglas County.
There were five passengers in the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country. No injuries were reported by any of the drivers or passengers. Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected. Seatbelts were used by all occupants of both vehicles. The driver of the 2019 Peterbilt was issued a citation.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Clarks Fire and Rescue Department.