Driver In Friday Morning Deadly Crash In North Lincoln Identified

Lincoln Police said one person is dead after their car crashed into the Moose’s Tooth at 27th and Vine early Friday morning. (10/11 NOW)

LINCOLN–(KFOR Apr. 10)–Lincoln Police have now identified the person killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning at 27th and Vine as 52-year-old Ronald White.

Officer Erin Spilker the car was eastbound on Vine, before leaving the road, colliding with a utility pole and hitting the Moose’s Tooth building. She says attempts to save White’s life were underway by the officer, who was nearby at the time of the crash.

“Lincoln Fire and Rescue arrived and declared the driver deceased at the scene,” Spilker told reporters.

The investigation is ongoing, but alcohol was not a factor and White wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Minimal damage was done to the building.

4:05am

(KFOR NEWS April 10, 2020) Lincoln Police tell KFOR NEWS a 52 year old Lincoln man was killed when his car crashed into Moose’s Tooth at 27th and Vine early Friday morning.

LPD Capt. ben Kopsa tells KFOR NEWS the driver left Vine Street and hit the SE corner of the building. The person’s identity has not been released. The intersection is expected to re-open by 6am.