Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Crash | S. 84th St & Cherrywood

Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Crash | S. 84th St & Cherrywood

Published on November 07, 2025

UPDATE (November 9, 2025, 7:45 a.m.) | The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Katherine Gogela of Lincoln.

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The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a 42-year-old woman.

On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 2:36 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of South 84th Street and South Cherrywood Drive on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The initial investigation determined that a red 2010 Jeep Compass, driven by a 19-year-old man, was traveling northbound on South 84th Street approaching the Mopac Trail crossing when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the street.

Medical personnel provided aid to the 42-year-old woman, who was transported to a local hospital. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. There is no indication of impairment or excessive speed. The identities of those involved are not being released at this time, and no citations have been issued.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call our non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or download the free P3 app. Once available, the full crash report can be accessed online:https://cjis.lincoln.ne.gov/~lpd/ACCIDENTS.htm LPD Case: C5-098721