3 people injured in car, motorcycle accident

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Three people were injured in a car and motorcycle collision Wednesday at state Highway 133 and County Road P38.

Washington County sheriff's deputies, Fort Calhoun and Bennington rescue responded to the crash just after 4:15 p.m.

A female driver of a white Hyundai SUV entering the intersection to turn south on Highway 133 collided with a northbound motorcycle. The male motorcyclist was transported to Omaha with serious injuries. The Hyundai driver and male passenger were also transported to Omaha for observation.

The accident backed up heavy north and southbound traffic. Southbound traffic was redirected onto Doc Bates Aviation Drive.