Plymouth man injured in train-truck collision

A rural Plymouth man was taken to a Lincoln hospital after he sustained injuries when his pick-up truck was struck by a Union Pacific train Sunday night.

Rolland W. Moellenberndt III, 35 was taken to a Lincoln hospital by StarCareV after he sustained injuries when his Chevrolet S10 pickup truck was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific coal train at Nebraska Highway 8 and 708 Road late Sunday night, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Moellenberndt was extricated from his truck by Jefferson County Rescue and Jefferson County Ambulance District #33 and transported to Jefferson Community Health Center. He was later taken to Lincoln.

Seatbelts were not in use and alcohol is suspected to be a factor, according to deputies.

The truck was totaled and the train had minor damage.

Steele City Rural Fire, Fairbury Rural Fire, Fairbury City Fire, Jefferson County Rescue, Jefferson County Ambulance District #33 and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.