On 12/30/2025, at 10:00 a.m., Madison County Deputies responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 81, in Madison County. The original complaint started near the Platte Center area. The caller advised that the driver of a blue Toyota was all over the road and appeared to be falling asleep travelling Northbound.

Madison County Deputies located the vehicle on Highway 81 near 833 Road. The vehicle continued to weave into the adjacent lane nearly causing a collision with other vehicles. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver continued Northbound at speeds of 75 MPH. Deputies observed the male driver on his cell phone during this time. The male driver finally came to a stop on Highway 81 near 835 Road. It was also discovered that the male driver was not wearing a seat belt at this time.

The driver, identified as Hector J. Cash Hernandez (27,) of Columbus, was asked out of his vehicle by Deputies, and a DUI investigation was conducted. The investigation found Cash Hernandez to have a BAC of .185. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Madison County Jail.

This adds to the continued traffic hazards observed on Highway 81 over the recent months. Please continue to use safe driving habits and DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.

Sheriff Volk