Dundy County Sheriff's Office
On Saturday, Oct. 7th, 2023, at 10:03 a.m., The Dundy County Sheriff's Office received a report of a Semi/Train injury accident on River Road near Parks Nebraska. The investigation showed that the Semi, a 2006 International, drive by Jason Hilker of Cambridge Nebraska, failed to yield and was struck by a BNSF train hauling coal. The semi and trailer were then separated and the Semi then rolled onto its side.
The driver of the semi was transported to Dundy County Hospital by Dundy County EMS with non-life threatening injuries and then cited for failure to yield. The roadway was closed for approximately 10 hours until the train could be repaired enough to move freely.
The Dundy County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Benkelman Fire and Dundy County EMS and we would like to thank them for everything they did to assist at the scene.