UPDATE: One person killed in I-80 crash

UPDATE: A crash on Interstate 80 Monday morning near Greenwood has claimed the life of one person.

At approximately 8:00 a.m., the crash occurred near mile marker 420 when a westbound Honda Civic lost control, crossed the median, and rolled. The driver, a male in his 20s, was ejected from the vehicle and was struck by an eastbound Jeep Grand Loredo.

Other travelers stopped and attempted to render medical aid before emergency responders arrived, but the driver passed away at the scene.

The driver of the Grand Loredo was not injured in the crash. I-80 was closed for eastbound traffic from Waverly to Greenwood for approximately four hours.

Names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The crash investigation is ongoing. 

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UPDATE: Nebraska State Patrol spokesperson has confirmed one person has died following a crash on Interstate 80 near the Greenwood exit. Eastbound lanes remain shut down between Waverly and Greenwood.

Thomas said further details could not be released.

The Nebraska State Patrol has reported a closure of eastbound Interstate 80 between Waverly and Gretna. There is a crash in the area that has halted traffic.

Detail about the crash have not been released. 

Monday traffic around the Lincoln metro is extremely slow. Hilly areas have been especially congested because of slick conditions. The Lincoln Police Department has responded to several accidents, spin outs, and stalled cars. 

This is a developing story. Stick with Channel 8 Eyewitness News for further updates.