Central Nebraska Today
ALDA — At approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 310, when it lost control, crossed the median, and struck an eastbound semi.
Both occupants of the Chevrolet, Emelin Ortega Rodas, 25, of Lexington, and Daniel Ortega Marroquin, 62, of Lexington, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the semi was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Severe winter weather was a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
Overall, troopers have responded to 27 crashes and over 275 motorist assists yesterday and into this morning.
Editor’s Note: The Nebraska State Patrol sent updated information about the Lexington resident who was killed in the accident.