Valley, NE (May 10, 2021) – Two people died and two others sustained serious injuries after a fiery crash occurred about 7 miles south of Valley in eastern Nebraska on Saturday, May 8.
Chief Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Wayne Hudson said that a van traveling eastbound collided with a westbound truck around 4:00 p.m. on West Center Road near the Platte River. One of the vehicles caught fire after the collision.
The driver of the van and one person in the pickup truck died, but their names were not released. The two injured people, who had been in the truck, were transported to an Omaha hospital via ambulance in serious condition. An update on their current conditions has not been provided.
The investigation is ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Nebraska
Each year, tens of thousands of people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents throughout the United States. In Nebraska, we see our fair share of devastating accidents take the lives of innocent victims. Although there are various ways that drivers can protect others when they are out traveling, there is no guarantee that other motorists are going to provide them with the same kindness and courtesy. As a result, numerous people lose their lives. Fatal accidents often leave families to deal with unbearable mental and emotional pain. Knowing that a loved one died in a preventable accident is one of the most challenging things to accept.
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. In some cases, surviving relatives are able to secure compensation to help cover the costs they face moving forward.
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 Omaha, 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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