Cass County Sheriff Wm. C. Brueggemann advised that on Sunday August 29, 2021 at approximately 2:40 p.m., Cass County Deputies, Nebraska State Patrol, Ashland Fire and Rescue respond to the intersection of East Park Highway and 292nd street, Ashland, Ne..

Abigail Pritchard (25) of Elkhorn driving a 2018 Grey Honda HR-V LX was eastbound on East Park Highway, when Pritchard, failing to observe a 2016 Honda Accord EX-L stopped in the traffic lane, which was attempting to turn onto 292nd street to visit the Wildlife Safari Park.

Pritchard swerved to the left, in an attempt to avoid rear ending the 2016 Honda Accord EX-L, driven by a Mary Lukaszewicz (62) of La Vista, Ne.. Pretchard's right side swiped the Lukaszewicz vehicle.   Both vehicles were towed due to disabling damages. No injuries were reported. The highway was reduced to one lane of traffic for approximately 1 hour. No Citations were issued.