Three killed in crash in Neligh

A crash, in Neligh, Friday afternoon claimed the lives of three individuals.

Geraldine Elsberry, 74, and passenger Norman Elsberry, 72, of Orchard and Shane Ernest, 31, of Dalton, were killed in the accident, which occurred at approximately 1 p.m., at the intersection of Nebraska Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 275.

The Nebraska State Patrol released names of the individuals involved in the accident at approximately 8:45, Friday evening.

According to a press release from NSP, troopers said they believe a truck tractor/semi-trailer, driven by Ernest, was traveling southbound on Highway 14, when it failed to stop at the intersection.

The controlled intersection includes stop signs and flashing red lights on Highway 14.

The Elsberrys were westbound, on Highway 275, in a Dodge Journey.

Following the collision, both vehicles continued to travel southbound, along Highway 14, entering a residential area and hitting a parked GMC Terrain.

The truck tractor/semi-trailer rolled on its side and spilled a load of pelletized lime.

Both passenger vehicles struck a residence, causing moderate damage to the home, according to NSP.

The investigation is ongoing and NSP Carrier Enforcement Division will conduct a post-crash inspection on the truck tractor/semi-trailer.

In addition to NSP, Antelope County Sheriff's office, Neligh Police Department and Neligh Fire and Rescue assisted on scene.

Southbound access to Highway 14, through Neligh, was closed for several hours.