Driver flown out after pickup rollover Sunday

    One man was life-flighted to another facility after being thrown from a pickup that rolled west of Imperial Sunday night.
    Sheriff Kevin Mueller said the vehicle, a 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup, had been traveling southbound on 321 Avenue when the driver, Humberto Calderon-Rodriguez, 21, of rural Imperial lost control causing the pickup to go into the west ditch where the pickup rolled several times.
    Calderon-Rodriguez was ejected from the vehicle and was transported by Imperial EMS to Chase County Community Hospital. He was later life-flighted to another facility due to the extent of injuries, Mueller said.
    Passengers in the vehicle were Jose Quezada-Montalvo, 20, and Daniel Flores-Rojas, 19, both of Imperial. They were also transported to the hospital in Imperial and later released with minor injuries.
    The accident remains under investigation. Mueller said speed is believed to be a factor in the accident. Vehicle restraints were not in use, he said.
    The sheriff’s office, Imperial EMS and the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene about 7:20 p.m. Sunday.
Man recovering after
ATV accident
    Alex Strand, 27, is recovering at home following an ATV accident Saturday.
    After initial treatment at Chase County Community Hospital, Strand was transferred by Imperial EMS to North Platte due to his injuries. He returned home Sunday, said his wife Julia.
    She said they are uncertain what happened as Strand operated the ATV. The accident occurred on the Strand farm in western Chase County.
    Julia said he is doing fine but has some pain. He needs rest and will be at home for awhile, she added.