The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a two-vehicle fatal crash west of Kearney on Highway 30 between Eagle Road and Sartoria Road. The crash occurred at approximately 4:10 PM on Monday, February 5, 2018. The crash resulted in the death of two adult individuals and injury to 2 other adults.
According to a preliminary investigation, an eastbound 1998 Toyota 4 Runner lost control and crossed into the westbound driving lane where it collided with a westbound 2014 Kia Soul SUV. The driver of Kia died at the scene. The passenger in the Kia later died at the hospital. The two occupants of the Toyota were transported to CHI GSH with injuries. Weather and roadway conditions may be a contributing factor in this crash.
Members of the Buffalo County Fatality Accident Investigation Team, Kearney Police Department, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, Buffalo County Attorney’s Office, Air Care and Paramedics of the CHI Good Samaritan Health Systems assisted at the scene. A portion of Highway 30 between Eagle Road and Sartoria Road was closed for a number of hours during the investigation.
Next of Kin have been notified. The Buffalo County Attorney has ordered autopsies. The investigation is continuing. **********************************************************************************************************************************************************
UPDATED February 6, 2018
The individuals involved in the crash have been identified as follows:
Toyota Vehicle
Brent G. Soneson Age 33 Driver
Holdrege, NE
Gordon N. Soneson Age 81 Passenger
Holdrege, NE
Kia Vehicle
Keisha M. Wilson Age 27 Driver (Deceased)
Kearney, NE
Ryley G. Wright Age 30 Passenger (Deceased)
Kearney, NE