North Platte, NE (March 14, 2026) – One person died, and another driver was arrested following a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning on Interstate 80 near North Platte, according to authorities.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded at approximately 10:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious collision along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 near mile marker 175 in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Authorities reported that a Toyota Sienna traveling eastbound struck the rear of a Jeep Wrangler traveling in the same direction.
Investigators said the impact caused the Jeep to leave the roadway and roll into the south ditch. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not yet released the victim’s name pending notification of family members.
Following the collision, the Toyota traveled through the median, crossed the westbound lanes of Interstate 80, and came to rest in the north ditch.
Emergency responders transported the driver of the Toyota, identified as 49-year-old Jacqueline Hoggatt of Lancaster, California, to Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, for treatment.
Authorities said Hoggatt has since been released from the hospital and was arrested on charges including motor vehicle homicide, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She has been lodged in the Lincoln County Jail, and additional charges may be filed.
The crash remains under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol, which is conducting a full reconstruction of the incident.
We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who lost their life in this tragic accident.
Rear-End Collisions on Highways Can Lead to Severe Crashes
Rear-end collisions on high-speed highways can quickly become serious incidents, particularly when vehicles lose control and leave the roadway after impact.
Roadways such as Interstate 80 carry large volumes of traffic through regions like Lincoln County, Nebraska, where both passenger vehicles and commercial traffic frequently travel at highway speeds.
When a vehicle strikes another from behind, the force can cause vehicles to roll over or cross medians into opposing lanes. Investigators reviewing crashes in areas such as North Platte, Nebraska, typically analyze vehicle speeds, driver actions, and roadway conditions to determine the factors that contributed to the collision.
