Texas man dies in crash on Hwy 281 in Grand Island, two others critical

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Grand Island, Nebraska
Highway 281
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Grand Island Nebraska in Grand Island, Nebraska: A Chevy Equinox traveling northbound on Highway 281 crossed the median and struck a Ford F-150, killing the F‐150 driver. The Equinox driver and passenger were airlifted with critical injuries to a hospital outside Grand Island. The crash closed the highway between Wildwood and Schimmer Drive until 11:30 a.m.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Miguel Cardenas-Valencia Driver Fatal
Cody Bailey Driver Injured
Luis Alvardo Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Texas man dies in crash on Hwy 281 in Grand Island, two others critical

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