{"id":1606,"date":"2025-03-15T22:42:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T22:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsontabor.com\/articles\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:47:32","slug":"lincoln-ne-pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-car-at-10th-st-and-high-st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsontabor.com\/articles\/lincoln-ne-pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-car-at-10th-st-and-high-st\/","title":{"rendered":"Lincoln, NE \u2013 Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car at 10th St and High St"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lincoln, NE (March 15, 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 A pedestrian lost their life after being hit by a vehicle on Friday night, March 14, in south Lincoln.<\/p>\n

Authorities responded to reports of the crash just before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 10th Street and High Street. According to Sgt. David Lopez of the Lincoln Police Department, a 42-year-old man was attempting to cross 10th Street when a vehicle struck him.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews arrived at the scene and rushed the man to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, he passed away around 3 a.m. due to the severity of his injuries.\u00a0A witness at the scene observed what appeared to be blood on the roadway following the collision. Authorities have not announced any charges at this time, but an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

We extend our condolences to the victim\u2019s loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

Pedestrian Accidents in Nebraska<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Lincoln,Nebraska sees a significant number of pedestrian-involved accidents each year. According to state data, dozens of pedestrians lose their lives annually due to collisions with motor vehicles. Many of these incidents occur at night when visibility is reduced, increasing the risk of serious injuries.<\/p>\n

There are several key factors that contribute to pedestrian crashes:<\/p>\n