Nebraska
Icy road conditions contribute to single vehicle crash south of Silver Creek
The Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Highway 39, lost control due to the icy road, entered the ditch and struck a telephone pole, (Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, Courtesy)
SILVER CREEK — Icy road conditions led a deputy to be dispatched to Highway 39 south of Silver Creek to investigate a single vehicle accident.
The investigation revealed that a 2009 Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Highway 39, lost control due to the icy road, entered the ditch, struck a telephone pole before coming to a stop prior to entering the pond in Silver Creek.
Driver of the vehicle was transported to Columbus Community Hospital due to minor injuries sustained during the accident.
It is unknown if restraints were used.
Silver Creek Fire and Rescue Department provided assistance with this incident.