Friday, September 17th, 2021, shortly after 9 pm, Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Bennet Fire, Southeast Fire and Rescue, and Lincoln Fire and Rescue, to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on Highway 2 near Rokeby Road.
The initial investigation indicates an eastbound 2012 Subaru Legacy, driven by 55 year old Kimberly A. Haes, crossed the centerline and struck a westbound 2013 Dodge Caravan, driven by a 19 year old male. Haes was deceased at the scene. The Dodge Caravan was occupied by four people. All four were taken by ground ambulance to two Lincoln hospitals. All were expected to be admitted with non-life threatening injuries.
Preliminary evidence indicates that seatbelts were in use by all occupants in both vehicles. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. The Lancaster County Attorney has ordered an autopsy. Next of kin has been notified.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the details of the crash.