Executive VP of Diamond Engineering killed in crash on Highway 30

HALL COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) - A Wood River motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle accident Monday night.

It happened around 9:48 p.m. near Wood River in the area of Highway 30 and Burwick Road.

According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a crash between a 2015 Nissan Altima and a 2021 Indian Challenger motorcycle.

The sheriff’s office said the Altima, driven by 22-year-old Grace Williamson, of Grand Island, was eastbound on Highway 30 and while passing another vehicle, struck the motorcycle, driven by 51-year-old Kent Redwine.

The motorcyclists was transported by the Wood River Fire Department to St. Francis Medical Center, where he died.

Williamson had three passengers in her vehicle, including two minors. They were all transported to Grand Island Regional Medical Center by private vehicle and treated for minor injuries.

Williamson was cited by deputies for careless driving.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigated the accident.

We learned more about the victim in the crash. Kent Redwine was the Executive Vice President for Diamond Engineering in Grand Island since 2017. He had worked for the company for 22 years.

The company released this statement to Local4 following his death.

Kent Redwine was employed with The Diamond Engineering company for twenty-two years and acted as Executive Vice President of the company since 2017. Kent was in charge of projects involving bridges, structures, and state work done in Hall County and surrounding areas. He took such pride in his work that you would often find him doing the digging or running the equipment to help out the crew. If you couldn’t find Kent is his office, you’d be able to find him fixing trucks in the shop or driving semi trucks to jobsites. He was a man full knowledge and always had the ability to solve any problems that arose. Kent was always up-beat and never let his positive light dim no matter what situation came about. Kent was a man of many trades; his love for his children, family, motorcycles, sports and diet Pepsi go unmatched. Kent was quick witted, free-spirited and kind-hearted; someone you could always count on to brighten your day. He is someone that cannot be replaced and our company will not be the same without Kent Redwine. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the community. To our co-worker, mentor and friend; you will be missed, Kent.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Diamond Engineering Company