Basic Facts
Crash date: March 18, 2026
Crash location: 24th Avenue near Splitt Drive south of Murray, NE
People involved:
- Marcus Rightsell, 21
- Unidentified Chevrolet passenger
- Unidentified truck driver, 65
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Cass County, NE — March 18, 2026, Marcus Rightsell was injured in a truck accident just after noon on 24th Avenue.
Authorities said a southbound semi-truck with a side dump trailer collided with a northbound 2015 Chevrolet pickup after passing by another semi-truck north of Splitt Road as dust from their passage obscured visibility.
Chevrolet driver Marcus Rightsell, 21, was critically injured in the crash south of Murray, according to authorities, while his passenger was hospitalized with minor injuries.
The truck driver was treated at the scene for unspecified injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Cass County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Authorities mentioned dusty conditions at the time of this crash, but that is not enough to explain how this accident happened. It’s a condition, not a cause.
Was the semi-truck speeding before the crash? Did it veer into the wrong lane? Did it have a problem with its brakes or steering mechanism?
We won’t know what happened on this road near Murray until the investigation is completed, but these questions should be considered as authorities go over evidence from the scene, data from the vehicles and any available dashcam footage. The injured driver and his family deserve answers to any questions they may have about the crash.
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