Community corrections driver and two inmates injured in crash

LINCOLN – A staff person and two inmates from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L), were involved in a two-vehicle crash last night.

The crash occurred at 11^th and L Street, around midnight, Monday night.

The staff member had just picked up the inmates from their place of employment and was driving back to the facility. Investigators with the Lincoln Police Department say a red Honda went through a red light and struck the van, sending it into the light pole. Both vehicles were severely damaged and multiple people were injured. 

Authorities said that the driver of the Honda, later identified as 33-year-old Robinson Juarez, had fled the scene on foot following the collision and later called the police to report the crash. He was later arrested for leaving the scene of an injury accident and was cited for driving under the influence, not having valid insurance, and violating a traffic control signal.

All three were taken to the hospital for assessment of their injuries. The CCC-L staff member remains hospitalized with serious injuries. One inmate remains hospitalized with injuries to his back. The second inmate was medically cleared and allowed to return to the facility. 

“The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services extends its appreciation to the Lincoln Police Department, the witnesses, and others at the scene who provided assistance to our staff member and the two inmates involved in this crash,” said Director Scott R. Frakes.