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Cozad man dies at Johnson Lake

The Gosper County Sheriff’s Office says 38 year old Juan Gonzalez was driving north on Johnson Lake Drive when he drove through a bridge guard rail at the outlet bridge and went into the lake.
Tuesday, June 30th 2020, 10:13 AM CDT
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COZAD - The Gosper County Sheriff’s Office says 38 year old Juan Gonzalez was driving north on Johnson Lake Drive when he drove through a bridge guard rail at the outlet bridge and went into the lake.

Witnesses nearby called 911 around 9 pm.

First responders and Lexington’s Dive and Rescue were able to locate the 2006 Jeep quickly.

Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor.

 

The Nebraska State Patrol, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office as well at Johnson Lake EMS and Elwood Fire and Rescue assisted in the accident.

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