LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department identified the pedestrian hit and killed while crossing O Street early Tuesday morning as 52-year-old Shawn Schropfer of Lincoln.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue was called to a pedestrian-involved crash at the intersection of NW 22nd and West “O” streets around 5:45 a.m.

The preliminary investigation conducted by LPD determined Schropfer was crossing ‘O’ Street northbound when a Ford F-150 hit him. He was taken to the hospital by LFR where he died.

According to a crash report completed by LPD, the pickup driver reported Schropfer suddenly appeared in front of him as he was traveling westbound and preparing to get into an upcoming turn lane. He said he attempted to brake, but still collided with Schropfer.

A witness told police Schropfer w

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