HARTINGTON, NE -- The Cedar County Attorney says a man accused of attempted murder is in a hospital after being involved in a crash.  The Nebraska State Patrol says 44-year-old Kevin Haug led authorities on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a two-vehicle collision.

Cedar County Attorney Edward Matney says Haug is charged with attempted first degree murder, assault, burglary and weapons charges in connection with a morning stabbing in the small town of Fordyce.  Court documents say the Cedar County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of an assault just before 7:00 a.m at a house on 4th Street in Fordyce.  Documents say Haug broke into the house and attacked Jimmy Olson with a corn knife and filet knife.  According to the affidavit, Olson was bleeding from his hip, head and abdomen.  Olson was transported to Avera Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota for treatment.  The affidavit says Haug left the house after the attack.

Authorities responded to the crash at the junction of Highway 81 and Highway 84 around 6:15 pm. Officials on scene say the crash was a result of a high-speed pursuit. Haug's vehicle appeared to have collided with a fuel tanker.

Several police, fire, rescue and transportation officials responded to the crash. Traffic slowed considerably in the area tonight as officials directed vehicles one by one through the intersection.