(from Lincoln Co Sheriff’s Facebook page)
On August 3rd, 2026 at approximately 2:05 PM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an injury accident at Highway 30 and Highway 25, on the west edge of Sutherland Nebraska.
On arrival, they found a eastbound GMC Sonoma driven by 75 year old James W. Ward, of rural Hershey Nebraska, had crossed the center line in the instersection and collided with a west bound semi tractor trailer driven by Taylor Manley of Beaver City Nebraska.
Mr. Ward was pronounced deceased at the scene while the semi driver suffered minor scrapes and scratches. The semi overturned onto the back of another vehicle that was parked at an address adjacent to the first accident scene.
Our condolences to the Ward family in their time of loss.
Our thanks to the Nebraska State Patrol for their assistance in post crash inspections and reconstruction.
