Driver flees Norfolk crash, passenger airlifted to hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

A female passenger was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Norfolk, Nebraska, and the male driver fled the scene.

A vehicle crashed near South Victory Road in Norfolk, Nebraska around 10:45 p.m. on 16 October after leaving the roadway, striking a power pole and sliding down a flood-control embankment. The crash was reported via an automated iPhone notification to Norfolk 911 Dispatch.

The adult female passenger was found with head and facial injuries and was wearing a seat belt. She was airlifted to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where her injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening. The male driver had left the scene before officers arrived.

Police used a drone to search the surrounding area but did not locate the driver. Open alcohol containers were found inside the vehicle. The Nebraska State Patrol, Norfolk Fire and the Stanton County Sheriff's Office assisted with the investigation, which remains ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Driver flees Norfolk crash scene, passenger airlifted to hospitalOfficers used a drone to search the surrounding area but did not locate him.WOWT · 19 Oct, 13:43
• Driver flees Norfolk crash scene, passenger airlifted to hospitalOfficers used a drone to search the surrounding area but did not locate him.1011Now · 19 Oct, 13:43

In this story: Norfolk · Nebraska · University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha · Norfolk Police

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