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2 injury accidents in Harlan last week

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January 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Police Department says two people were injured during separate accidents last week. On Friday, vehicles driven by Julie Schneider, of Portsmouth, and Jacob Wilderding, of Neligh, NE, collided at 10th and Durant Streets, after Wilwerding failed to yield upon entering a through highway. Schneider was transported by private vehicle to Myrtue Memorial Hospital for treatment of back pain. Damage from the crash amounted to $11,000.

And on Jan. 13th, vehicles driven by Helen Schmitz, of Harlan, and Michael Fisher, of Council Bluffs, collided at the intersection of 19th and Chatburn, in Harlan. A passenger in the Fisher vehicle was transported to Myrtue Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The accident caused $4,500 damage. The report did not indicate any citations were issued.