Nebraska

Ryan Vanicek, Daniel Seelhoff, Scott Gaylord Killed in Accident on I-80 near Gibbon, NE

Date
September 20, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Ryan Vanicek, Daniel Seelhoff, Scott Gaylord
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Gibbon, NE, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Nebraska State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (3), various injuries (4)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck failed to slow in traffic and caused a chain reaction collision


What Happened

State Police have identified the three people killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Gibbon, NE on September 20th, 2019. Police say the crash occurred around 3 p.m. A semi-truck driven by 34-year-old Kenneth Kratt reportedly failed to slow in traffic and collided with the rear of another vehicle, causing a chain reaction crash. 50-year-old Daniel Seelhoff was pronounced dead at the scene. 37-year-old Ryan Vanicek and 54-year-old Scott Gaylord both died from their injuries at area hospitals. Four others, including Kratt, were treated for various injuries. Kratt was charged with three counts of felony manslaughter.

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