One person has died and four others were injured after a vehicle carrying five teenagers rolled along West South River Road Thursday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer was westbound about three-quarters of a mile west of South Buffalo Road when the driver lost control while negotiating a curve.
The vehicle entered the south ditch and rolled multiple times. Four occupants were ejected. The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, remained inside the vehicle.Deputies rendered aid to the injured occupants before North Platte Fire transported all five to Great Plains Health.
Authorities said the occupants ranged in age from 14 to 18.One male occupant suffered life-threatening injuries. At 3:22 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office was notified that he had died.
The four other occupants suffered serious injuries but were reported in stable condition. Sheriff’s Office accident reconstructionists are continuing to investigate. Authorities say alcohol is not believed to have been involved, while speed is considered a factor.
