KUVR - Double-fatality accident north of McCook Wednesday night
Summary
Car Crash Mccook Nebraska in McCook, Nebraska: Two men died when a Plymouth sedan driven by Thomas Arden, 51, of Herndon, Kansas, crossed the center line and collided head‑on with a Honda sedan driven by Leroy Gray, 60, of North Platte, Nebraska, on Highway 83 near mile marker 30 about 13 miles north of McCook. The accident was reported at 9:51 p.m. on June 17 2026. A passenger in the Honda was transported to Community Hospital‑McCook by McCook Fire and EMS. Highway 83 was shut down at 10:00 p.m. and reopened around 1:30 a.m.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Arden | Driver | Fatal |
| Leroy Gray | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
KUVR - Double-fatality accident north of McCook Wednesday night