Gretna, NE (August 4, 2020) – An automobile accident in Sarpy County claimed one man’s life on Saturday afternoon. On August 1, the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 6.
Reports provided by authorities show that 47-year-old Steve Hartman was driving a Ford T-Roadster on Highway 6 when his vehicle was struck by a Chevrolet pickup truck near Bryan Street. The crash caused one of the vehicles to crash into a Jeep Wrangler.
Hartman was fatally injured in the accident. Authorities located the injured man at the scene and declared him deceased. No other victims involved in the accident were injured. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Steve Hartman at this time. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone else affected by this fatal accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in Nebraska
Being involved in an auto accident can have a detrimental impact on the lives of those involved. Unfortunately, families throughout our state are forced to endure the overwhelming consequences of these unimaginable and preventable accidents every day in our state. More than 215 people lose their lives in auto accidents across Nebraska each year. Sadly, over 13,000 more are left with injuries from these unimaginable collisions. Fatal accidents, in particular, are often devastating. These accidents leave families to deal with overwhelming mental, emotional, and financial consequences after losing their loved ones unexpectedly.
As if that were not enough, families are often required to spend tens of thousands of dollars on unexpected funeral costs and other financial burdens resulting from the loss of a loved one. Although there is no amount of compensation that can ever take away the pain and suffering families are forced to endure, having the resources available after a tragic accident can help families cover the financial burdens they face moving forward. When victims are killed in auto accidents, their families should contact a wrongful death attorney in Nebraska to see what legal options are available to them.
Nebraska car injury attorneys at Dyer Law PC have extensive experience helping families hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Although we understand the difficult decisions families face after these tragic incidents, we firmly believe they deserve to get justice and compensation after losing a loved one. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Nebraska at (402) 393-7529 to meet with our team at your earliest convenience to discuss legal options available for you.
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