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The search for Tyler Goodrich continues as the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office receives a visionary letter offering no concrete leads. The letter, from a woman who had a vision of Tyler's fate, suggested he was hit by a drunk driver while running, but lacked evidence to advance the investigation. Despite this, authorities are diligently pursuing all leads in the case, and are grateful for the information provided in the letter.
Lincoln, Nebraska experienced its first snowfall of the winter, leading to an increase in accidents. The Nebraska State Patrol responded to two deadly crashes, and law enforcement agencies have been dealing with over 30 crashes in a short period of time. Drivers are urged to slow down and be cautious on slick roads, especially on overpasses and bridges. It is advised to keep gas tanks full and have supplies for warmth in case of getting stuck. The City of Lincoln is treating roads with salt and brine to improve conditions.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office released a 7-second security video showing the last sighting of 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich, who has been missing since November 3. The video, taken from a camera overlooking Tyler's home, shows him running away, and authorities believe he was upset at the time. The sheriff's office stated that there is no reason to believe the video is not of Tyler, and they continue to treat the case as a missing person's case with no evidence of criminal activity. They also emphasized that Tyler would not face criminal charges if he is hiding.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has identified a 39-year-old Beatrice man as the driver killed in a crash south of Lincoln. The crash occurred when an SUV clipped the back of a semitrailer, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a pickup truck driven by a 53-year-old man from Crete, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver and a passenger in the pickup truck were hospitalized, with the SUV driver in critical but stable condition. Speed was determined to be a factor in the crash.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash south of Lincoln when an SUV clipped the back of a semitrailer, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash and advises people to avoid the area.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has identified the body found in a ditch northeast of Crete as 68-year-old Gary T. Lew of Omaha, Nebraska, who was the victim of a homicide that happened in Omaha one month earlier. The investigation has been turned over to the Omaha Police Department, who have made four arrests in connection to Lew's death. The suspects face charges related to murder, tampering with evidence, and concealing a body. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is continuing to assist in the ongoing investigation.