Six Injured in Accident near Highway 2 in Nebraska City
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 17, 2023
Both drivers and four passengers in the Ford were taken to the hospital with suspected minor to serious injuries.
Six individuals were transported to CHI Health St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon following a collision near Highway 2 and East Fourth Corso, according to Nebraska City Fire and Rescue. The incident occurred when 72-year-old Jill Kruger of Nebraska City attempted to make a left turn from East Fourth Corso onto the eastbound lanes of Highway 2, close to the Missouri River bridge.
An Otoe County Sheriff's Office report stated that as Kruger made her turn, an oncoming Ford Edge driven by 22-year-old Nhu Le of Lincoln collided with the passenger side near the rear door of Kruger's Buick. Following impact, the Buick came to a stop in the eastbound lanes of the highway while the Ford Edge continued across the median and westbound lanes before landing in the north ditch.
All occupants involved in this accident were residents of Lincoln. Both drivers, along with four passengers traveling in the Ford Edge, sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. They were promptly taken to CHI Health St. Mary's for medical treatment.
Authorities are currently investigating further details surrounding this incident.
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Tags: Accident, River County, Nebraska, Collision, Hospital, Injuries, Highway2, Nebraska City
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Jill Kruger, Nhu Le
- Vehicles:
- Buick, Ford Edge
- State:
- Nebraska
- City:
- Nebraska City
- Location:
- Highway 2 and East Fourth Corso, Nebraska City
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-15
- Time of Incident:
- Saturday afternoon
Highway 2 and East Fourth Corso, Nebraska City
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