COZAD, Neb. — An 80-year-old woman died in a collision with a cement truck on Tuesday afternoon.
The crash occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. when a Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Linda Bubak of Cozad, attempted to turn left off eastbound Highway 30 onto a residential street, authorities said. The vehicle turned directly in front of a westbound cement truck, leading to the collision.
Bubak was pronounced dead at the scene, while the cement truck driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Nebraska State Patrol is spearheading the investigation into the incident, with support from the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, Cozad Police Department, and local emergency services.
Further details about the crash, including tow operations or lane closures, were not immediately available.