Custer County, Neb. — A two-vehicle crash was reported to the Custer County Dispatch Center Tuesday at 6:18 p.m. The crash occurred on Highway 70, approximately 7 miles east of Westerville, Nebraska according to a news release.
A 2008 Chevrolet Impala, driven by 58 year old Peggie L. Myers of Broken Bow was westbound when it crossed the centerline and collided with a 2004 Chrysler Concorde, driven by 23 year old Madison N. Dodson of Arcadia. The crash resulted in the Impala catching fire. Myers was transported to Jennie Melham Hospital in Broken Bow, where she later died of her injuries. Dodson was also transported to the hospital and then flown to CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney with unspecified serious injuries. Seat belts were not in use by the driver of the Impala. The driver of the Concorde was wearing seat belts.
Arcadia Fire and Rescue, Ansley-Mason City Fire and Rescue, Broken Bow Rescue, Sargent Rescue, Valley County Ambulance, Broken Bow Police Department and Hunters Towing assisted in the incident. Custer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
