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Officials: Man in Western Neb. Crash Gave Fake Name

scotts-bluff-county-sheriffMINATARE, Neb. (AP) — A man involved in a two-vehicle crash in western Nebraska has been accused of providing a fake name to authorities.

The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Andrew Hackett was arrested Tuesday. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant involving possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Hackett was involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday near Minatare. Hackett was treated and released from a local hospital before deputies discovered his true identity.

The driver of one car, 20-year-old Michael Fiscus, of Mitchell, faces charges including willful reckless driving and carrying a concealed weapon. He is suspected of drunk driving. Court records do not list attorneys for Hackett or Fiscus.

The crash critically injured 36-year-old Seth Thompson, a passenger in the other car.

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