Fatality reported near Elgin

A Saturday afternoon accident, near Elgin, claimed the life of a Tilden man.

According to a press release from the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call, about a motorcycle accident, was received at approximatelly 5:26 p.m., Saturday.

Department personnel responded to a motorcycle accident one-half miles east of the Highway 14 and 839 Road intersection, on 839 Road.

Lucas Nygren, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, 27-year-old Ciera Nygren, was transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital by Neigh Rescue.

Elgin Fire and Rescue and Neligh Rescue responded to the scene. ACSO and Neligh Police Department are investigating the accident.

Additional details were unavailable at press time.