Merlin Anderson Killed in Scottsbluff Vehicle Accident

Merlin Anderson Killed in Scottsbluff Vehicle Accident

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: June 9, 2023

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Authorities Investigate Fatal Accident Involving Bicyclist and Vehicle in Scottsbluff

On Wednesday morning, a fatal accident involving a bicyclist and vehicle occurred east of Scottsbluff. According to Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas, the incident took place at around 6:40 a.m. on Highway 26 between mile markers 26 and 27.

Merlin Anderson, a 76-year-old resident of Gering, was riding his bike east when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle driven by Zachariah Bollig from Scottsbluff. Unfortunately, Anderson did not survive the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bollig remained at the site of the accident and has been cited for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. The authorities including The Scottsbluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Police Department, Gering Police Department, Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department and Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene.

The investigation into this tragic incident is still ongoing.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
Merlin Anderson
Vehicles:
bicycle, vehicle
Fatality:
YES
State:
Nebraska
City:
Scottsbluff
Location:
Highway 26, between mile markers 26 and 27
Date of Incident:
2023-06-07
Time of Incident:
approximately 6:40 a.m.

Highway 26, between mile markers 26 and 27

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