One seriously injured in crash with pole at southeast Lincoln intersection

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A vehicle crashed into a pole Wednesday morning at a busy intersection in southeast Lincoln.

The crash happened around 8 a.m. at Old Cheney Road and Nebraska Parkway.

A Channel 8 reporter at the scene shared a video on the NOW Local News App of a vehicle that hit a traffic light pole.

The vehicle was significantly damaged.

A person was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to LPD.  In an update, police said his injuries were no longer considered life-threatening.

The intersection has since been opened back up.

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