An accident just north of Wellfleet Sunday afternoon seriously injured a Wauneta man.

According to a news release, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at Bell Prairie Road and Highway 83, just north of Wellfleet.

Deputies learned that a Honda Civic, driven by 70-year-old Clarence “Butch” Way of Wauneta, was westbound on Bell Prairie Road when he pulled out in front of a Ford pickup driven by 22-year-old Bryce Buhr of McCook.

Deputies say it appeared Way did not see Buhr and was struck on the driver’s door.

Authorities say Way sustained multiple serious injuries due to the speed of the impact, and had to be cut from the vehicle.

Due to the seriousness of Way’s injuries, a flight for life helicopter was called to the scene and transported Way to Great Plains Regional Medical Center.  Way was later transported to a Denver hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

A passenger in Way’s vehicle was transported to Great Plains Regional Medical Center by ambulance.  Deputies say their injuries were not as serious.

Buhr was not injured and a passenger in his vehicle sustained only minor bumps and bruises.

The accident remains under investigation by the LCSO, but at this point, they say alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the crash.  No citations have been issued.