Lincoln Police are searching for a driver who left the scene of a crash that injured a 70-year-old man around 1:00 Wednesday morning. LPD Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says an officer was on patrol and heard a loud collision at 18th and ‘K’ Streets.
The officer arrived on the scene and found the driver of a 2024 Nissan Versa with lacerations to the head. Thomas says the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment for suspected serious injuries to his head and spine.
“Witnesses told police the driver of a silver 2014 Volkswagen Passat ran away from the scene immediately following the crash,” Thomas says. “That driver is still being sought by law
enforcement, but LPD does not believe there’s an ongoing public safety threat.”
Both vehicles were totaled in the crash. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or download the free P3 app.