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Nebraska man cited for crash that killed pedestrian in Lincoln earlier this year

A Nebraska driver has been cited months after police say he struck and killed an 88-year-old woman who was crossing the street in a Lincoln crosswalk.

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AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ALSO BREAKING LINCOLN. POLICE SAY AN AVOCA, NEBRASKA, WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER A DRIVER HIT HER OVER THE WEEKEND. 88 YEAR OLD JOAN MEYER PASSED AWAY TODAY. THE CRASH IS NOW BEING INVESTIGATED AS MOTOR VEHICLE HOMICIDE. INVESTIGATORS SAY A 47 YEAR OLD DENTON MAN STOPPED HIS PICKUP TRUCK AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE TURNING, STRIKING MEYER AS SHE WAS

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Lincoln police cite driver in fatal crosswalk crash involving Nebraska woman

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Updated: 12:28 PM CDT May 11, 2026

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A Nebraska man was cited for his role in a crash that killed a pedestrian in Lincoln earlier this year.The crash occurred on Jan. 31. Investigators said 47-year-old Michael Hughes was traveling southbound on 14th Street, stopped at a stop sign and then attempted to turn left onto G Street.Previous coverage: Lincoln police say Nebraska woman has died after being hit by vehicle last weekendHis vehicle struck the woman, identified as 88-year-old Joan Meyer, from Avoca, Nebraska, who was crossing the road in the crosswalk, Lincoln police said. Meyer was taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, officials said. She died on Feb. 4.Hughes was cited and released for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide, Lincoln police said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

A Nebraska man was cited for his role in a crash that killed a pedestrian in Lincoln earlier this year.

The crash occurred on Jan. 31. Investigators said 47-year-old Michael Hughes was traveling southbound on 14th Street, stopped at a stop sign and then attempted to turn left onto G Street.

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Previous coverage: Lincoln police say Nebraska woman has died after being hit by vehicle last weekend

His vehicle struck the woman, identified as 88-year-old Joan Meyer, from Avoca, Nebraska, who was crossing the road in the crosswalk, Lincoln police said.

Meyer was taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, officials said. She died on Feb. 4.

Hughes was cited and released for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide, Lincoln police said.

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