One killed in crash on I-80 during winter weather in central Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 on Wednesday morning as snow covered Nebraska roadways.

The crash was reported about 5:30 a.m. on westbound I-80 near the Overton exit, according to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office.

#Kearney, #ElmCReek #Overton CLOSED 80 WB @ MM 245. Multi-vehicle crash. Please exit at MM 248. https://t.co/o5UxOf9Afg pic.twitter.com/xG713AUC2e

— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) February 12, 2025

A semitrailer truck had rolled onto its side and was blocking both westbound lanes, the sheriff’s office said.

A westbound semi came to a stop for the tipped-over semi, and authorities said another westbound vehicle then hit the second semi.

The driver of the third vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi drivers were not injured, according to the sheriff’s office.

A stretch of the westbound lanes was closed for about four hours.

This is a developing story.  Check with Channel 8 for updates.