The Ford Mustang were it came to rest after the accident, (Merrick County Sheriff's Office, Courtesy)
MERRICK CO. — At approximately 07:24 hours, the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office was detailed to a two vehicle injury accident at Highway 30 and D Road in rural Merrick County.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Kia Sportage was traveling westbound on Highway 30, crossed the center line and collided with a 2008 Ford Mustang that was traveling eastbound.
The driver and sole occupant of the Kia Sportage was identified as Ethan Wibben (20) of Wayne County was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the accident.
The driver of the Ford Mustang was identified as Salea Gillespie (22) of Polk County and was transported to Grand Island Regional Hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries sustained during the accident.
A passenger in the Ford Mustang was also transported to a medical facility for treatment of minor injuries.
Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected.
The driver of the Kia Sportage was issued a citation.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Nebraska State Patrol, Chapman Fire and Rescue Department, and the Grand Island Rural Fire Department.
The Kia after the accident, (Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, Courtesy)
