Crash Alert: Officials ID victim of fatal auto vs. pedestrian crash in Lincoln
LINCOLN, NE – Officials have released the name of the man who died after being hit by a vehicle near W Denton Rd and S 1st St on Sunday, according to KOLN.
The driver of a Toyota GR86 was heading west on W Denton Rd at around 12:55 a.m. when they turned left to avoid striking a person and hit Rico Benavidez instead.
Rescue crews transported Benavidez to an area hospital, where he died.
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the collision. They have not issued citations.
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