Woman crashes car into parked government vehicle in Lincoln

Two city workers injured in incident involving suspected impaired driver

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 35-year-old Iowa woman allegedly crashed her Toyota Camry head-on into a parked Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) vehicle in southeast Lincoln on Monday morning. Two LTU employees were taken to the hospital with leg injuries, while the driver was also hospitalized with minor injuries. A drug recognition expert officer determined the driver was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash, which is still under investigation.

Why it matters

Crashes involving impaired drivers pose a serious threat to public safety, especially when government vehicles and workers are involved. This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and enforcement around impaired driving in Lincoln and the surrounding region.

The details

According to Lincoln Police, the crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on Monday when the 35-year-old Iowa woman driving a 2020 Toyota Camry collided head-on with the parked LTU vehicle on South 37th and South Streets. The LTU truck was parked facing westbound in the outside eastbound lane of South Street. The two LTU employees, a 26-year-old Lincoln man and a 35-year-old Lincoln man, were taken to the hospital for leg injuries. The driver was also hospitalized, but only sustained minor injuries. A drug recognition expert officer determined that drugs were a factor in the crash.

  • The crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

35-year-old Iowa woman

The driver of the Toyota Camry who allegedly crashed into the parked government vehicle while under the influence of drugs.

26-year-old Lincoln man

One of the two LTU employees injured in the crash, taken to the hospital for leg injuries.

35-year-old Lincoln man

The other LTU employee injured in the crash, taken to the hospital for leg injuries.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU)

The city department that owned the parked government vehicle that was struck in the crash.

Lincoln Police Department (LPD)

The law enforcement agency investigating the crash and determining the driver was under the influence of drugs.

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What’s next

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the judge will determine if the driver will be allowed out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of road safety, especially when it involves government vehicles and workers. It highlights the need for continued education and enforcement around substance abuse and its consequences on public safety.