Central Nebraska Today
KEARNEY CO. — The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:32 a.m. on December 8, 2025, near Highway 10 and 50-A Link.
The driver of the GMC SUV, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, has been identified as 45-year-old Saul Barboza Montano of Minden, Nebraska.
As previously reported, the GMC SUV was traveling northbound on Highway 10 when it collided with a white Ford F-250 pickup traveling eastbound on the 50-A Link. The Ford’s driver, Cory A. Rady of Indiana, and passenger, Damian Wells of North Carolina, were wearing seat belt restraints and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to a local medical facility for treatment. The driver of the GMC was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Two independent witnesses provided statements at the scene. Their cooperation is appreciated.
The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol, the Minden Volunteer Fire Department, Good Samaritan Hospital and EMS, and the Kearney County Attorney’s Office. We also extend our gratitude to the Good Samaritans who stopped to help.
No further information is available at this time.
