Grand Island crash claims life of motorcyclist

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A crash in Grand Island took the life of a motorcyclist on Monday evening, Hall County Sheriff Rick Conrad says.

Around 9:48 p.m., deputies were called to the intersection of Highway 30 and Burwick Road on a report of an injury accident.

A 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Grace Williamson, 22, of Grand Island, was headed eastbound on Hwy 30.

While passing another vehicle, Williamson struck a westbound 2021 Indian Challenger motorcycle, Conrad says.

The motorcycle was driven by 51-year-old Kent Redwine, of Wood River.

Redwine was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

Three passengers were in Williamson’s vehicle during the time of the crash.  Two of the passengers were minors, Conrad says.

Williamson and the three passengers were also taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Deputies ticketed Williamson for careless driving.