Driver Killed in Head-On Crash in Waterloo, Nebraska
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 15, 2023
Abby Olberding died, other driver airlifted to Nebraska Medicine
The driver who tragically lost their life in a head-on collision in western Douglas County on Wednesday morning has been identified. Abby Olberding, a 24-year-old resident of Carroll, Iowa, was pronounced dead after being trapped inside her vehicle.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the other driver involved in the accident was ejected from their vehicle and subsequently airlifted to Nebraska Medicine for treatment. Their current condition remains unknown.
The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m., resulting in the closure of West Center Road during much of the morning commute. Preliminary investigations indicate that a gray Jeep traveling eastbound on West Center veered across the center line and collided with an oncoming white Chevy Impala. The impact caused the Impala to slide into a ditch located on the north side of the road.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into this tragic accident to determine its exact cause and any contributing factors. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this devastating crash as they navigate through this difficult time.
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Tags: Fatality, Accident, Nebraska, Headoncrash, Fatalcrash, Omaha, Waterloo, Douglas County, West Center Road
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Abby Olberding
- Vehicles:
- gray Jeep, white Chevy Impala
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Nebraska
- City:
- Waterloo
- Location:
- West Center Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-13
- Time of Incident:
- just after 8 a.m.
West Center Road
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