LPD investigating fatal crash in southeast Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a four-car fatal crash in southeast Lincoln on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened near South 84th Street and Old Cheney Road just after 3 p.m.
Initial investigation shows a southbound vehicle crossed over the median and crashed into a northbound vehicle, according to LPD.
Officials said the driver of the northbound vehicle was killed.
LPD said the driver of the southbound vehicle was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A passenger in the northbound vehicle was also transported to the hospital in critical condition, LPD said.
According to officials, drivers of two other northbound vehicles involved in the crash were not injured.
LPD said northbound traffic from Old Cheney to Augusta Drive will be shut down for several hours while investigators work.
Lincoln-Lancaster Emergency Management suggests 80th Street as a temporary detour.
Nine units responded to the call.
LPD is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on S 84th, Old Cheney to Augusta Dr. Northbound traffic will be shut down for several hours while crash investigators work. Please avoid the area.
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) June 8, 2024
LPD is urging anyone with information about the crash to call 402-441-6000.
This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for more updates.
