Overton, Neb. — One person died in a collision on Interstate-80 between a Subaru SUV and a semi-trailer four-miles east of Overton. The Nebraska State Patrol reported the crash occurred Wednesday at approximately 3:30 p.m. when eastbound traffic was stop and go on I-80 between Elm Creek and Overton because of a stalled vehicle in the construction zone.
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As responders were attempting to clear the roadway and get traffic moving again, the eastbound Subaru SUV failed to slow down for stopped traffic and struck the rear of the semi-trailer.
The driver of the Subaru SUV was transported to Lexington Regional Health Center with serious injuries. The passenger of the Subaru was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on scene.
The passenger has been identified as Masood Rasooli, 54, of Orangevale, California. The driver of the Subaru, Mary Rasooli, 28, of Sacramento, California, has been cited for careless driving and motor vehicle homicide.
Neither occupant of the semi was injured.
Eastbound I-80 was closed for approximately four hours while authorities handled the incident.
