NORFOLK, Neb. A 49-year-old Ogallala woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at a Madison County intersection, authorities said.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred about 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Highway 32 on the edge of Madison.
According to investigators, a white 2020 International straight truck traveling west on Highway 32 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a silver 2017 Jeep SUV that was traveling south on Highway 81. The Jeep was forced into the southwest ditch, where it came to rest. The straight truck spun around, came to rest facing east on Highway 32 and tipped onto its side in the southwest ditch.
The driver of the Jeep, Robin Cobaugh of Ogallala, was transported by Madison Rescue to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk with life-saving measures in progress, authorities said. She later died from her injuries at the hospital.
The driver of the straight truck, 54-year-old Jose Figueredo, was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and motor vehicle homicide. He is being held in the Madison County Jail.
Authorities said seat belts were in use by both drivers at the time of the crash.
Agencies responding to the scene included the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Nebraska State Patrol. The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the State Patrol.