Nebraska City, NE (July 18, 2025) – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Thursday evening when a 6-year-old child was struck and killed by a truck in Nebraska City.

According to reports, the incident occurred near 8th Street by the Veterans Memorial Building. Emergency responders arrived to find the young pedestrian had been run over near an alleyway. Officers with the Nebraska City Police Department confirmed the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Chief Ben Murry stated that the investigation into how the incident occurred remains ongoing. No further information about the driver or any contributing factors has been released at this time. It is not yet known if any citations or charges are expected.

This marks another tragic fatality on Nebraska’s roadways and underscores the importance of continued pedestrian safety and driver vigilance, especially in residential and pedestrian-heavy areas.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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