The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, along with the Winside Fire and Rescue Department, the Carroll Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Nebraska Department of Transportation and Nebraska State Patrol were among the agencies responding to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 35 Thursday afternoon (Oct. 6).
The accident happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 35 and 569th Avenue, seven miles west of Wayne.
An eastbound vehicle, driven by Kyle Roeber, had stopped and was attempting to turn north. A second eastbound vehicle, driven by Carolyn Childs, failed to stop and struck the first vehicle.
Roeber was transported to Providence Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Childs was transported from the scene by Mercy One helicopter for treatment of her injuries.
The collision remains under investigation.
