On January 12, 2026 at approximately 4:05 PM, the Custer County Emergency Services were called to the scene a one vehicle roll-over accident 5.5 miles south west of Broken Bow on the Ryno Road. Phillip Duncan, a 54 year old Broken Bow male, failed to navigate a sharp corner traveling north going to the east. The vehicle, a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, entered the ditch and rolled several times, landing on it’s top.
Duncan was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney by helicopter with unknown injuries. Duncan was reportedly not wearing a seat belt. The Custer County Sheriff’s Department reports that alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash. The crash is currently under investigation, and more information will be made available if provided.
On scene were the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, Broken Bow Police Department, Broken Bow Fire Department, Broken Bow Ambulance Service, TriCity Life Net and Trumbull Towing.
The Broken Bow Ambulance Service noted in a social media post, “Incidents like this are a strong reminder that emergency response is truly a team effort. We’re grateful for the outstanding teamwork and professionalism” from the responding organizations. The Service also recognized the trained community members who stopped to help before and as responders arrived.
