A 33-year-old man from Pleasant Dale died following a two-motorcycle collision Friday on Northwest 1st Street in Lincoln’s Highlands neighborhood, according to a crash report released by the Lincoln Police Department.
Dillon Williams was identified in the report as the rider who was fatally injured. First responders were called to the scene near West Grand Drive after the two motorcyclists — both traveling southbound on NW 1st Street — lost control when one attempted to pass the other, the report states. Williams was taken to a hospital, where he died a few hours later.
What the report says
According to the crash report:
- Williams, 33, attempted to pass the other motorcyclist and clipped that rider’s front tire, causing both riders to lose control.
- The other rider, described as a 29-year-old Lincoln man, suffered minor injuries.
- Williams was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Police initially included a DUI citation in the crash report but subsequently issued a correction removing that citation.
"The Lincoln Police Department issued a correction Tuesday afternoon, saying the driver was prematurely cited and the DUI has been removed from the crash report."
Investigation details and context
The report also noted that investigators believed both riders had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The department’s correction, however, makes clear that the earlier DUI citation referenced in initial coverage was entered prematurely and has been rescinded from the official crash report.
Police have provided limited public comment beyond the details contained in the crash report. The crash took place on a residential stretch of NW 1st Street in the Highlands neighborhood, a part of Lincoln where neighborhood speed and traffic interactions between passenger vehicles and motorcycles are points of concern after serious collisions.
Local impact and safety reminders
The death of a motorcyclist in northwest Lincoln is likely to renew conversations among residents and city officials about rider safety, visibility and roadway behavior. The crash report specifically references helmet use for Williams, who was not wearing one when the collision occurred.
While the Nebraska state helmet law applies to riders under 21 and companies or local ordinances can affect requirements in some contexts, the crash report’s facts underline the consequences of crashes involving two motorcycles on neighborhood streets.
Lincoln residents who use NW 1st Street and nearby roads will likely notice an increased police presence or traffic enforcement in the short term as investigators complete their review and as city traffic safety units monitor the area.
Victim identification and next steps
The deceased was identified as 33-year-old Dillon Williams of Pleasant Dale. The surviving motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man from Lincoln, was treated for minor injuries and released, according to the report. No additional names or medical details were released.
The Lincoln Police Department’s traffic crash investigators continue to examine the collision. As of the latest report, no new charges have been announced following the department’s correction removing the DUI from the report.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | NW 1st Street near W Grand Drive, Highlands neighborhood, Lincoln |
| Fatality | Dillon Williams, 33, Pleasant Dale |
| Other rider | 29-year-old Lincoln man, minor injuries |
| Helmet | Williams not wearing a helmet (per report) |
| DUI status | Police believed both riders were under the influence; DUI citation removed from crash report by correction |
WE NEWS will continue to follow the investigation and will publish updates if the Lincoln Police Department releases additional information or if any charges are filed.
