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<br /> HALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE <br /> <br /> PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br /> At 3:20 PM on Wednesday 12/19/12 a two-vehicle injury accident just <br />west of the intersection of Highway 34 and Blaine Street was reported to <br />the Sheriff’s Office. Each vehicle was occupied by the driver only. One <br />person was fatally injured. <br /> <br />A 2007 Chevrolet Impala east bound on Highway 34 driven by 34 year <br />old Hussein Ahmed of 315 ½ W. Koenig St., Grand Island, went off the <br />roadway to the right and pulled back onto the roadway going into a <br />spin. The car continued its spin while crossing into the west bound lane <br />of Highway 34. A 2005 Peterbilt semi-tractor trailer driven by 57 year <br />old Rick Ruggles of McCook, NE was west bound on Highway 34. Mr. <br />Ruggles collided with the Chevrolet Impala as it spun into the west <br />bound lane. <br /> <br />Seat belts and shoulder belts were in use by both drivers. <br /> <br />Mr. Ahmed was transported to St. Francis Medical Center by Grand <br />Island ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Mr. Ruggles was not <br />injured. <br /> <br />Road conditions caused by the winter storm were significant causes of <br />this crash. <br />