One person is dead as a result of a two-vehicle crash Sunday, May 12, at the intersection of 196th and Waverly roads.
According to information from the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occured at approximately 3:50 p.m.
The preliminary investigation shows that a 2007 Subaru Tribeca sedan was traveling westbound on Waverly Road when it entered the intersection of 196th Road, one mile south of Garland.
A 2008 Buick Enclave SUV was traveling northbound on 196th Road when it was struck on the passenger side by the Subaru.
At this time, it is believed that the vehicle traveling westbound on Waverly Road failed to stop at the posted stop sign, causing the crash.
The driver of the Subaru was identified as 20-year-old Paxton R. Minnig of Lincoln. Minnig was transported to Seward Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Bryan Health West Campus for further medical evaluation. Minnig’s injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
The two occupants of the Buick were identified as Edward and Lily Gonzalez of Seward. The driver, 53-year-old Edward Gonzalez, was treated and released. The passenger, 56-year-old Lily Gonzalez, was transported to Seward Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. She was later life-flighted to Bryan West and pronounced dead upon arrival.
The accident is being investigated by the Seward County Sheriff’s Office. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been a factor in the crash. Safety restraints were used by all occupants involved in the crash.
Garland Fire and Rescue and Seward Fire and Rescue responded to the scene in addition to the Seward County Sheriff’s Office.
