A 17-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene after a pickup truck slammed into a turning sedan at the intersection of 84th and O streets in Lincoln just after 10 p.m. Friday. First responders arrived to find a Toyota Camry and a Dodge Ram resting on a median just east of the intersection, the aftermath of a collision that happened as the Camry attempted to complete a left turn.
How the Crash Unfolded
The Columbus Telegram identified Troy Jeffrey as the deceased passenger. According to klin.com, the Camry was heading west on O Street and pulled into the intersection to turn south onto 84th Street when it was struck by the eastbound Dodge Ram. The vehicles collided before the Camry could complete the turn, according to klin.com. As reported by ketv.com, first responders had been called to the intersection on a report of a two-vehicle crash just after 10 p.m.
No citations had been issued at the time of publication, and the investigation was pending.
Driver Identities and Injuries in Dispute
The Camry was driven by a 21-year-old Lincoln man, and its passenger, 17-year-old Troy Jeffrey, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dodge Ram was driven by a 22-year-old Eagle man. However, klkntv.com reported that Jeffrey was a student at Lincoln Pius X High School. Ketv.com also identified the passenger as Troy Jeffrey.
KETV reported that the sedan's driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the truck driver was uninjured. KLKNTV reported that there did not appear to be alcohol or drugs involved in the crash, and that no one had been cited or arrested as of its report.
Investigation Remains Open
KETV reported that the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
No further updates on citations or charges had surfaced as of the most recent reporting on the crash.
