Omaha Driver's Car Collapses into Sinkhole

Jonathan Inman describes the surreal moment his vehicle fell into the ground at an intersection.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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An Omaha driver named Jonathan Inman was making his normal commute home when his car suddenly fell several feet into the ground at an intersection. Inman says he remembers stopping at the light and then needing to quickly exit the vehicle as it tilted backwards into the sinkhole. Thankfully, nearby bystanders were able to help pull Inman out, and neither he nor the other driver involved were injured.

Why it matters

Sinkholes can pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in urban areas with aging infrastructure. This incident highlights the importance of maintaining roads and monitoring for potential sinkhole risks to prevent similar accidents from occurring.

The details

Inman's red Jeep was one of two vehicles that collapsed into the sinkhole at the intersection. Video footage captured the moment the road "just went right down" with Inman's car. Inman says he was unable to drive his car due to the extensive damage, with the muffler hanging off and the entire bottom portion of the vehicle gone.

  • On February 27, 2026, Inman was making his normal commute home when the incident occurred.

The players

Jonathan Inman

The driver of the red Jeep that collapsed into the sinkhole.

Omaha Police

Confirmed that neither driver was injured in the incident and assisted in pulling the vehicles out of the sinkhole.

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What they’re saying

“It didn't even like sink. It just went right down. I don't even remember that moment.”

— Jonathan Inman, Driver (wbal.com)

“A lot of my friends told me that I have a great party story from now on.”

— Jonathan Inman, Driver (wbal.com)

What’s next

Omaha officials will likely investigate the cause of the sinkhole and take steps to repair the damaged road and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure and being vigilant for potential sinkhole risks, especially in urban areas, to ensure public safety and prevent similar accidents from occurring.