UPDATE: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, section of West O back open
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department says a pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night.
The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. at NW 20th & West O Street. LPD said an eastbound vehicle hit the pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman, who was crossing West O at the time.
LPD said the woman was taken to the hospital by Lincoln Fire & Rescue and has life-threatening injuries.
According to police, witnesses said the vehicle was proceeding through the intersection with a green light.
Investigators said neither alcohol or drugs are suspected.
A stretch of West O was shut down for several hours. LPD said they’re continuing to investigate the crash.
Investigators have finished working the accident scene on West O street, the road is now open.
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) May 11, 2022
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