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90-year-old driver killed trying to make U-turn on I-80

fatal-accidentLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A fatal crash involving a semitrailer and car has left an elderly driver dead.

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday on Interstate 80 between Omaha and Lincoln, killing 90-year-old Lloyd Mickle of Lincoln.

The Nebraska State Patrol says Mickle was driving the car and attempted to make a U-turn in the crossover from the center lane. The patrol says Mickle’s car was then was struck by the semi driving in the left lane.

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