Motorcyclist killed in southeast Lincoln crash

November 7, 2023 6:54 pm

Joseph McCarty,

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man died Tuesday night after a crash in southeast Lincoln, police say.

The crash happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway.

Police said a motorcycle was heading west when it struck an SUV turning at the intersection.

First responders at a crash at 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway

Veronica Barreto, Channel 8
First responders at a crash at 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway

Veronica Barreto, Channel 8
First responders at a crash at 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway
First responders at a crash at 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway

Courtesy: Cindy Stevens

The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, was thrown from his bike.

First responders attempted CPR on the motorcyclist, who was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

UPDATE: Police identify 21-year-old man killed in southeast Lincoln motorcycle crash

The driver of the SUV had minor injuries but was not taken to a hospital.

Southbound 70th Street was closed for several hours as officers investigated the crash.

Anyone with information should contact the Lincoln Police Department at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

This is a developing story. Check with Channel 8 for the latest.

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