Two men were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 Northbound on Wednesday. The Iowa State Patrol reports the crash occurred at the 78 mile-marker at about 11:20 p.m.

A 1999 Ford F-150 driven by 35-year-old Paul A Vail of Council Bluffs was northbound on I-29 and attempted to take the exit ramp Vail lost control and left the roadway, striking a light pole and two trees. Vail and a passenger 61-year-old Jeffrey W. Nielsen were both injured during the crash. Nielsen was flown by UNMC Helicopter to UNMC in Omaha. Vail was transported by Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Nielsen was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash and Vail’s life was believed to be saved by having his seatbelt on.

Vail was being investigated for being intoxicated while driving.