Grand Island Driver Killed in Train–Truck Crash

On March 13 th , 2026, at approximately 2:26 P.M, Hall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to
the area of the rail crossing west of 60 th Rd on Old Potash Hwy W reference an injury accident
involving a motor vehicle and a train.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a cargo truck, a 2019 Freightliner was traveling
westbound on Old Potash Hwy when it struck a train at the north/south rail crossing between 60 th
Rd and Alda Rd.

The Freightliner was driven by Dale Hurley, 56, of Grand Island, NE. He was pronounced
deceased at the scene of the crash.

Seat belts were not in use and alcohol is not suspected to be a contributing factor.
Next of kin has been notified.

No autopsy will be required.

Hall County crash investigators responded to the scene and continue to investigate the crash.
Hall County deputies were assisted by the Grand Island Fire Department, Grand Island Rural
Fire Department, Nebraska State Patrol and Hall County Attorney’s Office.

Any questions can be directed to Captain Chris Folkerts at the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.