Dawson County Sheriff's Office
At approximately 9:26 a.m. on Monday, January 8th, a westbound Mercury Sedan traveling on HWY 30 near road 438 was driven by Miquel Zamudio-Ceballos of Lexington, age 46. The sedan reportedly lost control and collided with an eastbound Cheverolet pickup driven by Darin Park age 52 of Kearney.
Mr. Zamudio-Ceballos was declared deceased at the scene. Mr. Park was transported by Lexington Volunteer fire and rescue to Lexington Regional Hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. Weather and road conditions are believed to be contributing factors leading up to the crash.
Restraints were in use. Dawson County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol and the Lexington volunteer Fire Department. Next of kin has been notified.