Speed Suspected in Rollover

(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) — A 16-year-old driver and a juvenile passenger escaped serious injury Friday evening after a pickup left the roadway, rolled multiple times and struck a power pole near JC Park at Lake Maloney, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to a cell phone crash detection alert in the 300 block of South Maloney Drive at approximately 6:17 p.m. Oct. 30.

Upon arrival, deputies found a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado on its side against a power pole. The vehicle was being driven by a 16-year-old and had one juvenile passenger.

Dawson Public Power responded to ensure the scene was safe. Both occupants were evaluated by North Platte Fire and Rescue and released.

The driver told deputies he was not feeling well and was attempting to get home to his residence at Lake Maloney when the crash occurred.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, roadway evidence indicates the westbound pickup was traveling well above the posted 35 mph speed limit. The vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a ditch, crossed a golf cart and walking path, and rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its passenger side against the power pole.