Six Transported From Accident West Of Clearwater

Six people were transported from the scene of a two-vehicle accident Friday morning west of Clearwater.

According to law enforcement, Juan Vera Irizarry, 52 of Schuyler, was driving a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica westbound on Highway 275 near 512th Ave. that struck the rear of a westbound 2013 Ford F-350 driven by Shane Krebs, 48, of Clearwater, at 9:46 a.m. 

Both Krebs and his passenger, Regina Krebs, 45, were transported by Ewing Rescue to Antelope Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Law enforcement said Irizarry had to be extricated from the Pacifica. He and his three passengers — Lourdes Placa, 51; Tatiana Cara 21; and juvenile male — were transported to AMH by Clearwater Rescue with minor injuries.

Officials said air bags deployed in the Pacifica and all occupants were wearing seat belts.

The accident remains under investigation. Responding to the scene were the Antelope County Sheriff's Department, Neligh Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Clearwater Rescue, Clearwater Fire Department and Ewing Rescue.