Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
Lawson Schmelzle ( Credit: Lauer Funeral Home)
(KMZA)--A Seneca teenager was killed in a two-vehicle collision Monday morning on a Nemaha County road.
The Nemaha County Sheriff's office said killed in the wreck on Q Road, south of 112th Road, was Lawson Schmelzle.
The Sheriff's Office said Schmelzle was northbound when his pickup truck went left of center and struck the rear axle of a southbound semi-truck driven by 32-year-old Craig Nolte, of Seneca. His pickup truck then went off roadway and overturned.
Schmelzle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nolte was not hurt.
The wreck was reported shortly before 10:30 Monday morning.
Schmelzle was a junior at Nemaha Central High School.
Mass of Christian Burial for Schmelzle will be Saturday morning at 10:00 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in St. Benedict.
Among survivors are his parents, Norman and Zena Schmelzle, and three siblings.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Updated: Mayetta woman now accused of attempted murder
Nortonville teen caught speeding more than 100 mph
Four arrested after Doniphan Co search warrants
Atchison man facing drug-related charges in Jackson Co
Mid-week wreck injures three in Atchison Co
One killed, 3 injured in NW MO crash
Atchison man accused of threatening woman with knife
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief recognized for service
Mayetta woman facing firearms, drug-related charges
Extension district proposal fails to gain approval
St. Joseph Mo man injured after boat explodes
Man indicted for alleged assault on tribal land
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen deputy
Big Beautiful Bill discussed at Humboldt Town Hall meeting
Nominees sought to fill local judicial seat
Text scams involving KDOT continue
Protect yourself from West Nile Virus
New firm to do facilities assessment for USD 415
Culvert replacement project discussed at county meeting
Purchase of 2 patrol units for Richardson Co Sheriff's Office approved
LATEST STORIES
Four arrested after Doniphan Co search warrants
Text scams involving KDOT continue
Mid-week wreck injures three in Atchison Co
Mill Creek bridge in Holt County MO reopens
Atchison man accused of threatening woman with knife
Nortonville teen caught speeding more than 100 mph
Culvert replacement project discussed at county meeting
Hiawatha, Ks 66434