Man gets jail and probation for north Lincoln crash that killed pedestrian

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man was sentenced Friday for hitting and killing a pedestrian in 2024.

Michael Hockman, 42, got a total of 360 days in jail for attempting to leave the scene of a serious injury accident and false reporting.

He received credit for eight days already served in jail.

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On Feb. 9, 2024, Steven Keith was in a median on 27th Street near Old Dairy Road when he fell into an SUV.

Court documents say the 64-year-old started crawling across the street, but Hockman hit him with a convertible.

Hockman knew he ran over someone but didn’t stop, according to an arrest affidavit.

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He will report to the Lancaster County Jail on Aug. 15.

After his jail sentence, Hockman will spend a year on probation.