Lincoln, NE (October 27, 2024) – A tragic collision in rural central Nebraska claimed the life of a Cass County man on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Highway 14, just north of Central City near U Road. The Merrick County Sheriff’s Office reported that a northbound Hyundai Santa Fe veered across the center line and collided head-on with a Ford F-150.
Authorities pronounced the driver of the Hyundai deceased at the scene. He has been identified as 46-year-old Ryan Peery. The driver of the Ford F-150 sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital in Omaha for treatment.
The incident is currently under investigation by law enforcement to determine the cause of the crash and any contributing factors. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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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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