Scene of the fatal accident on I-80 near Elm Creek on June 19, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
ELM CREEK — The Nebraska State Patrol confirmed that a fatality occurred during the multi-vehicle accident that took place on Interstate 80 near Elm Creek during the late morning of Thursday, June 19.
“Traffic is now open through this area. Unfortunately, this crash resulted in a fatality and other injuries,” per the Nebraska State Patrol.
Just before 11 a.m., Elm Creek Fire and Rescue was dispatched to mile marker 256 on I-80, just west of Elm Creek, due to the report of a multi-vehicle accident.
This area of I-80 is currently in a head-to-head traffic configuration in the westbound lane due to ongoing construction of the eastbound lane.
The Nebraska State Patrol stated that troopers, deputies and rescue personnel were on scene of a serious crash near Elm Creek.
Photos from the scene show two vehicles with heavy front end damage and a Fed-Ex semi-tralier at rest on the shoulder.
