Two injured after pursuit near Prague
A deputy and a man from Prague were injured after losing control of their vehicles during a pursuit.
By News Channel NebraskaPRAGUE, Neb. -- A deputy and a man from Prague were injured after losing control of their vehicles during a pursuit.
The Saunders County Sheriff's Office said a deputy saw a vehicle that was allegedly speeding on Highway 79 near County Rd. N at 10:00 p.m. on Jan. 6. The deputy reportedly tried to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle but the suspect turned east on County Rd. N at a high rate of speed and a pursuit began.
Officials said the suspect managed to lose the deputy. The suspect had reportedly lost control of his vehicle and rolled into a field. The deputy also reported losing control of their vehicle and ended up in a creek. The cruiser then caught on fire and was engulfed in flames.
According to authorities, the suspect was a 26-year-old man from Prague. He was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and will be taken into custody when he is medically cleared.
SCSO said the deputy had serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital before being transferred to another hospital for observation.
The Nebraska State Patrol in currently investigating both of the accidents.