Buffalo County Investigates Vehicle/Bicycle Crash UPDATE

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UPDATE: Motor Vehicle/Bicycle Accident - Fatality.  Buffalo County Aug. 1st, 2024.

The driver of the car has been identified as Nathaniel Heckenlively, age 39 of Kearney.

The deceased bicyclist, has been identified as Thomas Pribnow, age 48 of Kearney.  An autopsy has been ordered by the Buffalo County Attorney's Office.

The accident investigation continues.

Sgt. Dave Gibbs
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office 
308-236-8555

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatality accident involving a single vehicle – bicycle crash.  The bicyclist, a 48 year old Kearney man, has died as a result of the crash.  The car was driven by a 39 year old Kearney man.  The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 AM on Thursday August 1, 2024. 

According to preliminary investigation, a bicyclist and a car were traveling eastbound on East 56th Street, just east of Antelope Avenue about a mile outside the city limits of Kearney, NE.  The car collided with the rear of the bicycle. 

Deputies were assisted at the scene by members of the Kearney Police Department, Kearney / Buffalo County Fatality Accident Investigation (FAIT) team, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, CHI GSH Paramedics, Buffalo County Highway Department and the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office.

Investigation is ongoing at this time.