Sunday just before 12:30 pm the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatality crash on Highway 2 between S 120th St. and S 134th St.
Bennet Fire and Rescue, Lincoln Fire and Rescue, the Nebraska State Patrol and the Lincoln Police Department responded to the scene.
The investigation indicates that an eastbound, green 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck crossed the center line and struck a westbound semi-truck. The driver of the pickup truck 43-year old Eli N. Miller was deceased at the scene.
The driver of the semi-truck, 47-year old Vincent Wood was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. Wood was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor. Miller was not wearing a seatbelt and his alcohol/drug use is unknown.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Next of kin have been notified.
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street
Accident Scene at Highway 2 & 120th Street