Crash in Box Butte County results in three deaths
Three people died and one was injured in a crash in Box Butte County.
By News Channel NebraskaALLIANCE, Neb. -- Three people died and one was injured in a crash in Box Butte County.
The Nebraska State Patrol said they and the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office were sent to Highway 2, multiple miles east of Alliance, at 9:45 a.m. MT on Tuesday for a report of a two-vehicle crash.
Officials said a Subaru Outback was going west on Highway 2 and a semi tractor-trailer was going east at the same time. The Subaru was reportedly believed to have crossed the center line and hit the semi.
According to authorities, the Subaru was driven by 57-year-old Julie Sears, of California. Inside the Subaru was also 82-year-old Gary Sears and 79-year-old Joan Sears, both of Hyannis.
Police said that all three in the Subaru were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi was a 37-year-old from Spencer and reportedly had minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.