Multiple people cited related to Fremont High protest crash

Multiple people have been cited after a pedestrian crash at a student protest in Fremont last week.

February 4, 2026Updated: February 4, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

FREMONT, Neb. — Multiple people have been cited after a pedestrian crash at a student protest in Fremont last week.

Police in Fremont say an adult woman has been cited with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, while five juveniles have also been cited.

A juvenile driver was cited with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and a juvenile pedestrian was cited with pedestrian on a road.

Police did not specify whether the pedestrian cited was the person who was hit by the car.

Among the other charges levied to others involved were criminal mischief, theft, obstruction and disorderly conduct.

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The incident happened last Thursday, about a half-hour into a student-led protest outside Fremont High School.

The protester hit was hospitalized. Their condition has not been updated.

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