29% of all fatality collisions list speed as a factor in the crash.
DCSO's Community Action Team remains committed to changing these reckless driving behaviors as well as other quality-of-life issues.
If you have a concern, email [email protected].
We are saddened to announce the passing of Ofc Christopher Abbott. Ofc Abbott unexpectedly passed away today, after suffering a medical emergency. Please keep all those that knew Ofc Abbott, in your thoughts and prayers. #165
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Responder Safety Week, FHWA encourages all traffic incident responders to take our free traffic incident management (TIM) training: https://t.co/7Ua9sNJh7Z. Do it for your family, your fellow on-scene responders, and all road users. #CRSW
Congratulations on the expansion of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program in Central Nebraska! As one of the partners in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area's TIM program, we know how effective this program is in clearing crash scenes & preventing secondary crashes.
Great day, great backdrop, great partnerships for traffic safety.
Thanks to these many law enforcement agencies, fire and rescue departments, tow operators, and public works professionals for signing on with the @NebraskaDOT Traffic Incident Management program!
Nearly every week, a responder is killed while helping clear a roadway incident. During #CrashResponderSafetyWeek—and every week— protect those who protect you on our roadways. Slow down, move over, & stay alert when passing traffic incidents.
#CRSW
In partnership with @NEStatePatrol, NDOT will be hosting a ceremony on November 15 to celebrate the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between first responders in Buffalo, Hall, Kearney, and Adams Counties. #CRSW
Today, NDOT and @NEStatePatrol conducted the Traffic Incident Management Training Exercise (TIMEX) at the Nebraska State Patrol training facility in Grand Island. This event educates responders for efficient and safe responses.
A critical day of training for numerous first responders across Nebraska. Proud to cohost this Traffic Incident Management exercise with @nebraskadot at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island.
Take note – Nebraska celebrated its first official Move Over Day after governor signed proclamation. "The governor declared October 15 as 'Slow Down, Move Over' day across the state in a collaborative effort with AAA – The Auto Club Group." https://t.co/6go8UVzCho @AAA
Consider an alternate route. Westbound I-80 will be down to one lane for another 90 minutes. Westbound is backed up to 84th on I-80 and Pacific on I-680.
New training program, Manual Traffic Control, answers your questions about how to prepare to deliver manual traffic control, how to integrate manual traffic control with a Traffic Incident Management Area, and more. https://t.co/HcHrKOV9wB
Funded by DHS/FEMA AFG/FP&S Grant
The future is now with 511. Download the Nebraska 511 app or visit https://t.co/2qY7Iqn6sY. There, you can find the latest on traffic, construction, and other impacts in your area!
Prevention – State troopers in Metro Detroit post on social media about Move Over nearly every day. "Often words are not enough. We came close to losing three lives in a preventable crash yesterday.” https://t.co/rfU2NQAK8r
Four people sent to hospital including the @ONtransport worker.
#MississaugaOPP were investigating a collision on #QEW/Winston when another car slammed into the crash truck protecting the scene in a live lane. Driver charged with #ImpairedDriving, dangerous driving, 80+. ^ks
Members of the Kearney Police Department and our allied law enforcement partners continue to work tirelessly to locate and apprehend 24-year-old Jacob Ellingson, wanted for two separate counts of Felony Child Abuse. We are using all available resources to do so. On Monday, September 11, a credible tip and photo was received that Ellingson was in a cornfield north of Riverdale, in Buffalo County. KPD worked together, with the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol, including the Aviation Division from Lincoln, to search an area over four square miles. This thorough search lasted nearly seven hours. Additionally, police UAV drones with high definition and thermal cameras, NSP’s helicopter with FLIR cameras, Police K9’s, foot patrol, ATV’s and mobile vehicle patrol were deployed to search this area. The search continued into the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate Ellingson. We greatly appreciate the assistance and teamwork from Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol as well as the local residences and farmers who allowed us onto their property to search for this fugitive.
The Kearney Police Department continues to place a high priority on this case and look to the public for assistance in locating Jacob Ellingson. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 immediately. You may remain anonymous by contacting Kearney/Buffalo County CrimeStoppers, (308) 237-3424. Tips leading to the arrest of Ellingson are eligible for a monetary reward.
This is an ongoing investigation; the Kearney Police Department will provide updates as new information becomes available. We have included pictures of Jacob in this release as well as on our social media outlets.
We continue to offer our support and prayers for the children involved and their family during this difficult time.
The Kearney Police Department is working in partnership with the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office in this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kearney Police Department (308) 237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424, or through the See It Say It Send It App.