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Meadow Grove man killed in a northeastern Nebraska crash

WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — A northeastern man has died in a three-vehicle crash near Wayne.

The Sioux City Journal reports that the crash happened about 2 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 35 about four miles west of Wayne.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says three vehicles collided, causing two vehicles to leave the road. One of the vehicles overturned in a ditch, and both of its occupants were ejected.

Officials say 40-year-old Corey Raatz, of Meadow Grove, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

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