Two dead in head-on crash in Merrick County, Nebraska

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 22:48 · Archive

Two people died after a head-on collision between a Ford Focus and Chevy Malibu on Highway 30 in Merrick County, Nebraska on Thursday.

Two people died after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30 at Third Road in Merrick County, Nebraska on Thursday at 4.55 p.m. Jean Worth Loudy, 43, of Grand Island was driving an eastbound Ford Focus when it entered the westbound lane and collided with a Chevy Malibu driven by Logan Engel, 30, of Central City. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene from their injuries.

The Merrick County Sheriff's Office said both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision. Investigators said alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash. The sheriff's office was assisted at the scene by the Nebraska State Patrol, Hall County Sheriff's Office, Grand Island Rural Fire Department, and the Chapman Volunteer Fire Department. The investigation is ongoing.

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• Two people dead after two-vehicle crash in Merrick CountyTwo people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Merrick County on Thursday.1011Now · 9 Oct, 22:31
• Two people dead after two-vehicle crash in Merrick CountyTwo people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Merrick County on Thursday.WOWT · 9 Oct, 22:31

In this story: Jean Worth Loudy · Logan Engel · Merrick County · Grand Island · Central City · Merrick County Sheriff's Office · Nebraska State Patrol

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