Crash alert: Driver killed in multi-vehicle wreck on Highway 44 near Kearney

KEARNEY, NE – State troopers say a multi-vehicle crash near Kearney Thursday afternoon left one of the drivers dead, according to a report by KLKN.

The Nebraska State Patrol said 40-year-old Brandi Nigh of Lincoln was driving a Honda Accord south on Highway 44 at about 4 p.m. when she made a U-turn.

At that point her vehicle was hit by a Chrysler 300 that was also heading south. Both vehicles were then struck by a northbound semi/grain hauler.

Nigh was pronounced dead at the scene.  There were no other serious injuries in the accident.

The NSP is investigating the fatal wreck.

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