One Person Killed In Rollover Southwest Of Clearwater

One person was killed and two others were injured early Sunday morning in a rollover southwest of Clearwater.

According to the Antelope County Sheriff's Department, a 911 call was received at 12:04 a.m. about a rollover at the curve of 515 1/2 Ave and 851 Rd. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on 851 Rd and due to foggy conditions, the driver failed to observe the approaching curve. 

The vehicle left the roadway and began to roll. The front seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle and then impacted by the vehicle, causing fatal injuries. Both the driver and the third occupant were transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital by Clearwater Rescue. They were treated and released for minor injuries.  According to the Sheriff's Department, seatbelts were not in use by the occupants. 

The names of the occupants has not been released at this time.

The accident remains under investigation by the Antelope County Sheriff's Department with assistance by the Neligh Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol. 

An autopsy has been requested by the Antelope County Attorney's Office.