(Central Nebraska Today)
GRAND ISLAND — A 60-year-old man was killed as the result of being struck by a semi-tractor in Grand Island during the morning of Friday, Sept. 1.
At 10:11 a.m. the Grand Island Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Faidley Ave. and Highway 281 in reference to a semi-tractor and trailer colliding with a pedestrian, according to a press release from the police department.
The pedestrian was transported to St. Francis Emergency Room and then taken by life-flight to Bergan-Mercy Hospital in Omaha but later died from their injuries around four hours after the accident.
The deceased was identified as a 60-year-old male. However, his current residence and next-of-kin are still being determined.
The semi-tractor was driven by a 45-year0old Hampton male who was northbound on Highway 281 through the intersection at Faidley Ave. under a green traffic signal.
The driver observed the pedestrian, the driver attempted to avoid collision by taking evasive action and driving onto the center island dividing north and southbound traffic. However, the pedestrian was struck by the trailer, according to the release.
The accident is under investigation and anyone who witnessed or has information about the accident is encouraged to contact the Grand Island Police Department.
Updates will be provided by the department in the future.
