Lincoln teen arrested, one remains hospitalized after DUI crash, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A teen was arrested after a crash early Saturday morning left one hospitalized in critical condition, Lincoln Police say.

A Ford Escape rear-ended a Chevy Malibu around 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of 70th and O Streets, according to police.

Lincoln Fire & Rescue had to extract the 27-year-old driver of the Malibu, who was then taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The 17-year-old driver of the Escape was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, police say.

While at the hospital, he was tested after police suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.

The teen was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury.

Police have not yet released the names of the drivers.

Anyone with additional information on the crash is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.