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flag Kris Hess, Civic Nebraska director, died in a Lincoln crosswalk crash on Nov. 15, 2025, amid distracted driving.

flag Kristine “Kris” Hess, 61, of Omaha, died after being struck by a tow truck while crossing North 48th Street in northeast Lincoln on November 15, 2025. flag She was en route to a Civic Nebraska event and served as the nonprofit’s director of operations since September. flag Lincoln Police reported the tow truck driver was turning left from Saint Paul Avenue when the crash occurred, with both the driver and Hess cited as distracted. flag First responders found a bystander providing aid, but Hess died at the scene. flag The driver is cooperating with the investigation, and authorities are seeking witnesses or video evidence. flag Civic Nebraska honored Hess as a dedicated, compassionate leader committed to community empowerment.

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