At approximately 9:48 p.m. on May 16, 2022, Hall County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Highway 30 and Burwick Road for an injury accident. A 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Grace Williamson, 22, of Grand Island, was eastbound on Highway 30 and, while passing another vehicle, struck a westbound 2021 Indian Challenger motorcycle driven by Kent Redwine, 51, of Wood River.
The motorcycle driver 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 accident was investigated by Hall County sheriff’s deputies.