Police describe the crash as a hit-and-run and are asking anyone with information to come forward about the Ford F-150 they are looking for.
Schuyler, Nebraska - October 26, 2026
A 49-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash shortly after midnight on Sunday in the 1000 block of Road E in Schuyler, Nebraska. Police are searching for a pickup truck they say was involved in the crash.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Sunday, shortly after midnight (first reported Monday, October 26, 2026)
- Location: 1000 block of Road E, Schuyler, Colfax County, Nebraska
- Type of crash: Fatal hit-and-run, as described by police
- Vehicles involved: White or light-colored Ford F-150 pickup truck (sought by police)
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality reported
- Responding agencies: Schuyler Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Colfax County Sheriff's Office, Colfax County Attorney's Office
- Reported by: KOLN and WOWT
Crash Overview
Police say the crash happened at the 1000 block of Road E just after midnight on Sunday. Once on scene, officers located a 49-year-old man who had died, positioned along the north side of the roadway. Police have not released the victim's name, and few other details have been reported.
A social media post from the Schuyler Police Department seeks a pickup described as white or light in color, specifically a Ford F-150, that was tied to the fatal hit-and-run. Police say the pickup should show damage at its front passenger-side end, a broken or damaged rear mirror on that side, and other harm along the same side. Its last reported location was westbound on Road E, moving toward Road 10.
Help from the Nebraska State Patrol, along with the county sheriff's office and the county attorney's office in Colfax County, supports the probe. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Schuyler Police Department using the contact numbers it has published. No cause or allegations have been reported.