ODESSA, Neb. (AP) — An Elm Creek man stabbed nine times on a central Nebraska roadside was still was able to subdue his accused attacker until someone else came to his aid.

38-year-old Johnny Quintana was stabbed nine times Friday afternoon following an argument with an 18-year-old Ohio man. Sheriff’s officials say the two men were traveling in separate vehicles on a county road in Odessa when they exchanged words, then got out of their vehicles. Authorities say the Ohio man stabbed Quintana with a knife.

Army National Guard Sgt. Lucuas Gerdes says he grabbed a handgun and ran to the scene after hearing shouts. Gerdes held the Ohio man at gunpoint until officers arrived.

Quintana was listed in serious condition late Friday at a local hospital.