Lincoln Police have identified the two women who were killed in a two vehicle crash Sunday night near 52nd and ‘O’ Street. LPD says a black Ford Taurus was travelling westbound on ‘O’ Street when it struck a white Toyota Corolla that had been eastbound and was turning northbound onto 52nd Street just before 11 p.m.
The driver of the Toyota, 20-year-old Emily Siebenhor and her passenger, 22-year-old Edith Hermosillo both were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Taurus, an 18 year old man from Omaha, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
After the initial impact, both vehicles left the roadway and traveled over the north sidewalk area of ‘O’ Street and struck 20 people who had gathered to observe an event where vehicles traveled along ‘O’ Street over the Memorial Day weekend.
In a statement Tuesday afternoon LPD said “the Lincoln Police Department would like to thank the many members of our community who were at the scene and quickly began rendering aid to those involved. Their quick actions are certainly a reflection
of the strong relationships throughout our community.”
The investigation is ongoing and LPD is asking anyone who witnessed this crash to come forward with any information they may have, including video or photographic evidence. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 402.441.6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402.475.3600.