Waterloo, NE (September 29, 2020) – Two people lost their lives in an accident reported in Douglas County on Friday evening. On September 26, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an auto accident on South 264th Street.
Reports show that 40-year-old Christopher Anderson was driving north through the intersection of South 264th Street and Avenue Q when his vehicle collided with an eastbound Honda Pilot, which was driven by 48-year-old Holly Koenigsfeld.
The impact of the crash caused Anderson’s truck to flip and roll over, ejecting him in the process. Anderson sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Holly Koenigsfeld was critically injured in the accident. She was transported via Life Flight to a local hospital for treatment. Her passenger, her 17-year-old daughter, was fatally injured in the accident.
Both Anderson and the young girl were declared deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Accident Reconstruction team.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Christopher Anderson and the young girl who lost her life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Our thoughts are with Holly Koenigsfeld, her family, and everyone who was 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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