Nebraska

Three People Killed in Accident at I-80 in Lincoln, NE

Published on: March 9, 2022

Date of Accident
March 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Lincoln, NE, USA

What Happened

Seward County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a crash that killed three people at I-80 in Lincoln, NE on March 8th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:45 a.m. Investigators say a tractor-trailer headed eastbound crossed a median and collided head-on with a westbound tractor-trailer. A second westbound tractor-trailer swerved to avoid the collision and lost control, overturning into the eastbound travel lanes. Three people involved suffered fatal injuries at the scene while a fourth person was hospitalized in critical condition. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Seward County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer crossed a median and collided head-on with another tractor-trailer

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