Pedestrian killed in east Lincoln crash, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pedestrian was killed following a crash in east Lincoln on Friday.
First responders were called to the intersection of 84th Street and Cherrywood Drive just after 2:30 p.m. Friday.
According to LPD, a female pedestrian in her 40s was running on the MoPac Trail. As she crossed the street, she was hit by a northbound vehicle.
The woman was taken to the hospital with severe, life-threatening injuries, where she later died, LPD said.
There is no word on whether the woman had the right of way to cross the street.
LPD said northbound 84th Street between A Street and Sandalwood is closed during investigation and cleanup.
The MoPac Trail is also closed in the area due to the investigation.
TRAFFIC ALERT S. 84th northbound from A Street to Sandalwood is closed due to a serious injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. Please find an alternate route to your destination while crews work to investigate & clean up the scene. pic.twitter.com/nJHQJaZT8W
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) November 7, 2025
A Channel 8 reporter at the scene said a dark red Jeep Compass was parked with its hazards on near the trail crosswalk.
In a video sent to our NOW Local News App, you can see several police officers blocking the northbound lanes of 84th Street.
This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.
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