Crash Alert: Man charged with deliberately hitting protester with car

LINCOLN, NE – Police report that a local man deliberately struck a demonstrator with his vehicle multiple times on May 30, and was charged with second-degree assault on June 5.

Police responded to reports of an accident in the 2500 block of O Street at approximately 2 a.m., and found a crowd of people obscuring the scene. It was only after conducting multiple interviews and reviewing video footage that they were able to reconstruct what happened.

According to KETV, 27-year-old Trever Kurtz deliberately struck a protester, backed up, and ran over the victim again. He then called police and reported the collision as an accident.

It is unclear how badly the demonstrator was injured. This is an ongoing story and will be updated should more information become available.

If you were hurt or if you lost a loved one in an accident caused by negligence, contact an experienced Nebraska car accident attorney at Rensch & Rensch right away. We have the experience and resources necessary to help you and your family get the compensation and justice that you deserve. We will be ready to sit down with you to discuss the specifics of your case. We’ll help you understand your rights and legal options when you schedule a free and 100% confidential consultation with us. Call us at (800) 471-4100, fill out a contact form, or chat live with us on our site to schedule your case evaluation today.