Teen killed in Merrick County accident
A teenager from central Nebraska is dead after a weekend car accident.
February 28, 2022Updated: February 28, 2022
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel NebraskaMERRICK COUNTY, Neb. -- A teenager from central Nebraska is dead after a weekend car accident.
The Merrick County Sheriff's office says crews were called Sunday evening near Chapman Road on 5th Road for a one-vehicle accident.
Authorities said a 15-year-old driver was going south on 5th Road when the car lost control, entered the ditch and rolled.
The driver was pronounced dead on the scene.
The sheriff's office said speed and alcohol were not contributing factors in this crash.