Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident Near Lexington
LEXINGTON, Neb. — The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a tragic vehicle-pedestrian accident that occurred Monday evening, August 18, 2025, approximately three miles east of Lexington.
According to Sheriff Mark Montgomery, deputies and emergency responders were dispatched at 9:33 p.m. to the scene along Highway 30 near Road 436.
Details of the Incident
Preliminary reports indicate that 19-year-old Cristofer Guzman, of Lexington, was traveling eastbound in a Jeep when his vehicle struck a pedestrian walking in the driving lane of the highway.
The pedestrian was identified as Angelina Navarrete-Chavez, 19, of rural Lexington.
Upon arrival, Dawson County deputies immediately initiated CPR in an effort to save Navarrete-Chavez. Emergency crews from Priority Medical and the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department were also dispatched to assist. Despite the swift response, she was transported to Lexington Regional Health Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Response and Assistance
The Nebraska State Patrol provided assistance at the scene as investigators worked to secure the area and gather evidence. Authorities have not released further details on why Navarrete-Chavez was walking in the roadway at the time of the collision.
Community Impact
The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued a public statement following the incident, extending its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family:
“The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the Navarrete-Chavez family during this heartbreaking time.”
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation remains active as deputies work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the accident. Officials have not yet announced whether any charges will be filed.
The accident has left the Lexington community shaken, as both the victim and the driver involved were local 19-year-olds whose lives have now been deeply altered by the tragedy.
