Two Women Transported After Rollover Accident In Stanton County

Two women were transported to the hospital Monday afternoon following a one-vehicle rollover in Stanton County.

According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s office, they responded to and investigated a one vehicle rollover accident around 1 p.m.  The accident occurred when an eastbound SUV lost control on U.S. Hwy 275 about 13 miles east of Norfolk and crossed the westbound lane and rolled into the north ditch. 

The driver, Maya Baker, 19 of Norfolk and her 19-year-old passenger were both transported by ambulance to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk with non-life threatening injuries by Stanton Fire & Rescue. 

The sheriff's office said seatbelts were in use and airbags did deploy preventing more serious injuries.  The vehicle is considered a total loss. Stanton County Emergency Management also responded to the scene to assist with traffic control.  

Road conditions and visibility were very poor at the time of the accident.