One hospitalized via helicopter following single-vehicle crash east of Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Several first responders were called to a crash east of Lincoln on Tuesday.
Just after 5 p.m., first responders from Eagle and a StarCare helicopter were called to the area of 148th and O streets.
According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, a Dodge Ram pickup was driving north on 148th Street when it left the road, coming to a stop in a ditch on the west side.
The single occupant, a 45-year-old man, was taken to a hospital via StarCare to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities said he was wearing a seatbelt.
Southbound traffic was blocked on 148th Street while crews worked to clean up the crash.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.