COLUMBUS, Neb. -- For the second time in less than a week, authorities were on the scene at Lost Creek Parkway for a serious crash.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of E. 38th Street and Lost Creek Parkway for a collision involving a car and an SUV.

Columbus PD says the preliminary investigation indicates a southwest bound Lexus failed to yield the right of way to a northwest bound Ford Explorer. Officers say that as the Lexus entered the intersection, it was struck on the driver's side by the Ford.

The driver of the Lexus, 57-year-old Valentin Torres Martinez, was extracted by Columbus Fire and Rescue and was transported to Columbus Community Hospital. A juvenile passenger was also taken by ambulance to CCH. Both were later transferred to a higher level of care, according to a press release issued by Columbus Police. Martinez later died during surgery, according to Columbus Police.

The driver of the Ford was taken to the hospital by a family member and was later released.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene and were considered a total loss.