On June 19th, 2025, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Madison Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, and Madison Fire and Rescue, responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of 81 Highway and N Main St just outside Madison City Limits.

Initial on scene investigation, eye witness testimony, and evidence present at the scene, indicated that a Black Dodge Durango, driven by 43 year old Brenda Garcia Martinez, almost struck a vehicle northbound on 81 Highway when it turned left onto 81 Highway from N Main St. The driver of the Black Dodge Durango then stopped the vehicle in the left lane of traffic on 81 Highway northbound, and was struck from behind by a Red Nissan Sentra, driven by 18 year old Day Paw, who traveling northbound on 81 Highway.

81 Highway northbound was shut down and traffic was diverted onto N Main St. All four occupants in the Red Nissan Sentra were transported by Madison Rescue to Faith Regional Health Services for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. The two occupants in the Black Dodge Durango refused transport by Madison Rescue and were later transported to Faith Regional Health Services by personal transportation. 

Brenda Garcia Martinez was cited for multiple violations. This incident is still under investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.