Merrick County crash sends one to hospital

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Merrick County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle injury crash on Sunday.

The crash happened on Highway 30 and 13th Road, between Central City and Grand Island.

Deputies said a semitruck was going westbound on Highway 30 when a pickup truck collided with the rear of the semi.

The passenger in the pickup sustained minor injuries and was taken to Merrick Medical Center in Central City, deputies said.

According to deputies, seatbelts were in use at the time of the crash, and alcohol or drugs are not suspected.