John Hagle dies in fatal Lincoln car crash
Fatal Lincoln car crash death of John Hagle, 57 – Obituary
John Hagle, 57, has been identified as the victim of a tragic single-car accident in downtown Lincoln early Saturday morning.
According to the Lincoln Police Department, Hagle was driving eastbound on O Street when his vehicle veered into the westbound lanes, struck a curb, and collided with a tree between 12th and 13th streets. He was pronounced dead shortly after the crash.
A severely damaged sedan, missing its roof, was found in the westbound lane of O Street after the collision. Investigators reported that no skid marks were present at the crash site.
The section of O Street between 12th and 13th streets was closed for several hours Saturday morning as crews worked to remove the wreckage.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash and have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs played a role.