Two vehicle accident reported near Atkinson

Holt County Sheriff’s office personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident north of Atkison.

On Nov. 6, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2020 Ford Edge, driven by Thomas Krcilek was westbond on 883 Road, east of Highway 11. As Krcilek approched the highway, he failed to stop at a stop sign and continued into the intersection and came into contact with the rear of a northbound 2016 white cargo van driven by Tyler Brockberg.

The van was towing a trailer with a scissor lift on it. The trailer dislodged from the van and came to rest in the west ditch. The scissor lift was thrown from the trailer, landing in the same ditch.

The impact caused the van to roll on its side and slid along the highway, coming to rest in the northbound lane on the driver’s side.

Krclik’s vehicle to rest on the shoulder of the southbound lane, facing north.

Both vehicles sustained major damage and were towed.

Atkinson Fire and Rescue transported both drivers and a passenger from the van to West Holt Hospital.

Atkinson Police Department assisted on scene.