Donald S. Cox, 73, Christopher W. Bieber, 22, and Tanner Allen, 20, killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Gibbon, Nebraska

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/04/2016 - 8:50am
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 23, 2016

Fatal crash near Gibbon

State patrol on the scene told our reporter at least two pickups and semi's were involved.

The cargo they were carrying spilled over the road.

3 killed, 2 injured in I-80 crash near Gibbon

When its tire blew, the eastbound semi veered from the right lane into a passing 2013 Chevy Silverado, pulling both vehicles through the median and into oncoming westbound traffic, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Three killed in Gibbon I-80 crash still being identified

The Nebraska State Patrol had not released names of those killed, as of Monday afternoon. The autopsies will determine the cause of death and identity of the deceased.

Three killed in fiery crash on I-80 identified

The Nebraska State Patrol says the crash claimed the lives of 73-year-old Donald S. Cox of Columbia, Tenn., 22-year-old Christopher W. Bieber of Holyoke, Colo., and 20-year-old Tanner Allen, of Imperial.

Topics: 
Fire, Tire Issue
People Involved: 
Donald S. Cox
Christopher W. Bieber
Tanner Allen
Terry Purcell
Lisa Purcell
Roadway: 
I-80
City: 
Gibbon, NE

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