Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Tue, 10/06/2015Complete Lancaster County, NE accident reports and news.
Accidents in Lancaster County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Lancaster County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Lancaster County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Lancaster County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Sun, 09/13/2015Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Thu, 07/30/2015Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Wed, 05/20/2015Andrew Martinez was driving eastbound on West A Street at about 3 a.m. when his vehicle struck a utility pole and rolled over. He was the only person in the car at the time, and was reportedly not wearing a seat belt. The injuries he sustained took his life.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Sun, 05/10/2015Authorities are investigating the cause of a crash that killed 26-year-old Josh Cochran on Sunday. Officials say Josh lost control of his vehicle Sunday afternoon, at 82nd and A, and slid into a utility pole. He was pronounced deceased at the crash site.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Sun, 03/22/2015Authorities are investigating a vehicle collision Sunday morning that has killed one person and seriously injured another. Two vehicles were involved, but detail have not been released yet.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Fri, 01/16/2015An accident happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday in a construction zone on NW 48th Street just north of Interstate 80. A witness told police that a male driver in a white pickup indicated he wanted to drag race and accelerated away quckly onto NW 48th Street.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Wed, 01/07/2015Steven Strauss of Garland, Nebraska died after crashing his car into a tree near 68th Street and Roca Road after veering off the road and going down a deep ditch. First responders were called to the scene just before 9 a.m.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Wed, 10/01/2014The boy was in critical but stable condition after being brought to the hospital. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.
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Sun, 09/21/2014Woita was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other passengers in the pickup that was rear-ended were taken to Bryan West Hospital, though their injuries were non-life threatening.
Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE
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Thu, 09/11/2014There was little damage to the semi or boat. Police removed the boat from he scene and are holding it if the owner wants to reclaim it.
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Sun, 08/17/2014Police have released the name of the victim in Sunday night's fatal crash in north Lincoln.
Chasity Tatum was with 21–year–old Shanna Rurup hours before she died in the single vehicle crash.
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Fri, 07/18/2014A Lincoln woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle vs. SUV crash.
Police have identified the victim as 21-year-old Jessie McCain.
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Mon, 06/23/2014Lincoln Police have identified the victim of Tuesday evening's fatal motorcycle accident as 19-year-old Mark Wenzl of Seward.
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Thu, 05/29/2014Gregg Nicklas spent most of his life helping others. As director of the Christian Heritage Homes, he strived to find children in the foster care system a loving home.
We spoke with him in 2006, a crew joined Nicklas in building homes for deserving families.