Lincoln, NE
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Oct 22, 2026
) -
Jeremiah Landredth, 18, of Lincoln County, died following a rollover crash on West South River Road near North Platte, Nebraska, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The rollover happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026. His identification was reported October 27.
Five people ranging in age from 14 to 18 were traveling in a Chevrolet Trailblazer. Deputies said the SUV went out of control while traveling through a curve about three-quarters of a mile west of South Buffalo Road, left the roadway and overturned in a ditch.
Four occupants were thrown from the vehicle during the rollover, according to deputies. The driver was wearing a seat belt and remained inside the SUV. The available information did not identify which seat Landredth occupied.
All five occupants were transported to Great Plains Health. Landredth died from his injuries at the hospital, while the four other occupants suffered serious injuries but were reported in stable condition.
Deputies identified speed as a factor in the crash and said alcohol was not believed to have been involved. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office continued to investigate the circumstances of the rollover.
Correction — October 28, 2026: This incident occurred October 22, 2026. An earlier version used a later reporting date as the accident date.
Reporting sources: knopnews2.com; central-ncn.producer.immergo.tv. Reviewed and updated October 28, 2026.
Families affected by a fatal crash near North Platte, Nebraska, may find it helpful to retain available crash reports, medical records and insurance correspondence. A qualified Nebraska attorney can explain how state law may apply to the documented circumstances.
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