STANTON, Neb. (KCAU) -- The Stanton County Sheriff states that two men are lucky to be alive after a crash about four miles south of Stanton on Highway 57.

According to a release, the crash occurred at 7:27 a.m. on Sunday when Alejandro Reyes, 27, of Stanton, was traveling north, crossed the center line through the southbound lane, and struck a bridge guardrail head-on.

The passenger, Jose Mandujano-Ceja, 30, of Stanton, was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extracted using the Jaws of Life. The release states that he would then be transferred by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

The impact of the crash totaled the car and caused major damage to the railing. Additionally, due to debris that was spread over a 30-yard area, the highway was closed for nearly two hours, according to the release.

Reyes was arrested for DWI-2nd offense, careless driving, and an open alcoholic liquor container. The release noted that he was also transported to a local hospital following his arrest. Mandujano-Ceja was also cited for an open alcoholic liquor container.

Stanton Fire and Rescue, Pilger Fire and Rescue, and Leigh Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. The release noted that a LifeNet helicopter was en route until canceled. The Stanton County Emergency Management assisted in the scene investigation. Nebraska DOT was noted to have still been on the scene at 11 a.m. working on the damaged bridge approach.