Man cited in crash that killed Civic Nebraska director in north Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was ticketed Friday in a crash that killed the director of Civic Nebraska in north Lincoln last month, police say.

The 33-year-old Lincoln man was cited on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide, according to LPD.

The crash happened on Nov. 15 just before 10:45 a.m. near North 48th Street and St. Paul Avenue.

Police said 61-year-old Kristine Hess, the director of operations at Civic Nebraska, was hit by a tow truck while walking to an event in the area.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, Civic Nebraska said Hess was “warm, thoughtful, and deeply committed to work that strengthens community and lifts up every voice.”

“She was the kind of colleague who made others feel supported and seen,” the nonprofit said.  “Losing her in this sudden and senseless way is an immeasurable tragedy, and our entire organization is grieving.”