Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 41 in Gage County, Nebraska
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly struck a car while turning.
Participants:
- Driver of tractor-trailer
- Stevin Gilliam, driver of Nissan Altima
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Stevin Gilliam, injured
Details:
On or about Tuesday, May 12th, 2021, around 12:05 in the afternoon, an accident between a tractor-trailer and a car sent one man to the hospital. Troopers from the NSP said the accident happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 41 in Gage County, Nebraska.
Police from the area said Stevin Gilliam was injured when his car was allegedly struck by a tractor-trailer that was turning onto State Highway 41 from U.S. Highway 77. Paramedics transported Gilliam to Bryan West Hospital with unspecified injuries stemming from the accident. Authorities did not mention any other injuries in their initial statement on the incident.
According to Google Maps, the intersection of State Highway 41 and U.S. Highway 77 is situated a short distance north of Beatrice, which is about 100 miles southwest of Omaha.
Officials are still examining the circumstances that may have contributed to the accident.