By Steven Lopez
SPD
On 2/20/25 at 10:55, Scottsbluff Police responded to a reported injury accident at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Ave B involving three vehicles. The investigation found that a silver 2001 Ford Ranger driven by Cherryl Press (76) of Mitchell, NE., maroon 2015 Ram 1500 driven by Jason Scott (44) of Lingle, WY., and a white 2013 Toyota 4Runner driven by Victoria Gier (54) of Scottsbluff, NE. were the three involved vehicles. It was determined that the Ford was traveling east bound on Hwy 26 turning north when it failed to yield to the approaching west bound Ram. The Ford and Ram impacted within the intersection. The impact caused the Ram to impact the Toyota that was stationary on Ave B facing south waiting for the red traffic signal. All three vehicles sustained front end damage. The Ford and Toyota were towed due to damages and the Ram was driven away. One driver was transported by RWMC Ambulance Services to RWMC for treatment of minor injuries. Press was issued a citation for Failure to Yield. Scottsbluff Fire Department and RWMC Ambulance Services assisted in the response. The northwest portion of the intersection was closed for approximately one hour.