Seatbelts In Use As Teens Escape Injury In Rollover

At about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to and investigated a one vehicle rollover accident on 838th Road near 559th Avenue, southeast of Norfolk. The accident occurred when the northbound SUV failed to negotiate a right turn in the roadway and lost control rolling onto its top. The 17 year old driver and his fifteen year old passenger were wearing seatbelts that are credited with preventing serious injury. Both declined medical treatment from Norfolk Fire who also responded to the scene. The SUV was considered a total loss. Speed was considered a contributing factor.