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2 injured in Mills County collision Tue. night

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March 6th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A collision between a pickup and an SUV Tuesday night in Mills County, resulted in both drivers being sent to the hospital. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by 59-year old Bruce Edward Farrow, of Council Bluffs, was traveling south on 221st Street at around 8:15-p.m., as a 2009 Ford Edge driven by 46-year old Gayleen Marie Chickering, of Glenwood, was traveling northbound.

The pickup, for reasons unknown, crossed the center line of the road just north of Deacon Road, and struck the SUV head-on. The impact caused the pickup to spin and come to rest on the east shoulder of the road. The SUV came to rest on the east shoulder as well.

Farrow was transported by LifeNet helicopter to the UNMC in Omaha. Chickering was flown by LifeNet to Bergan Mercy Hospital. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. the Glenwood..Pacific Junction…Oak Township and Silver City Fire and Rescue Departments assisted at the scene.