Fatality crash in McCook claims the life of motorcyclist

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A two-vehicle crash in McCook left one dead Wednesday evening, said McCook Police.

The crash happened at the intersection of West B Street and Highway 83 around 9:30 p.m.

A Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling west on B Street when it collided with a Ford F150.

The Ford was traveling east on B Street attempting to turn north onto Highway 83 at the time of the collision.

Eugene Bailey, 28, was identified as the driver of the motorcycle.

Solio Rodriguez, 52, was identified as the driver of the Ford.

Both drivers were transported to McCook Community Hospital, where Bailey was later pronounced dead.

With the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol, the McCook Police Department continues to investigate the crash.