Michael Leif – Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man who died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in northeast Lincoln. According to the Lincoln Police Department, first responders were dispatched around 9:15 a.m. to the intersection of Cornhusker Highway and Russell Circle after reports of a crash. Multiple emergency vehicles, including fire trucks and police cruisers, responded to the scene.
Police identified the driver as 67-year-old Michael Leif of Lincoln. Preliminary investigation indicates that the white pickup truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree.
Leif was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities confirmed. No other injuries were reported.
The Lincoln Police Department said the crash remains under investigation. Officials have not released additional details regarding potential factors contributing to the incident, and it is unclear if weather or road conditions played a role.
Authorities encourage anyone who may have information about the crash to contact the Lincoln Police Department.
Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available from official sources.
