Fatal crash near Funk Friday night

<br/>The Phelps County Sheriff's Office responding to a crash at around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of T Rd. and Highway 6/34, according to the department.

August 16, 2025Updated: August 16, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

A fatality crash happening Friday night in Funk, claiming the lives of multiple people, according to a source.

The Phelps County Sheriff's Office responding to a crash at around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of T Rd. and Highway 6/34, according to the department.

Authorities say three vehicles were involved and two of them caught on fire.

While News Channel Nebraska has learned the identities, we are choosing to not name those involved yet.
The Phelps County Sheriff's Office says the investigation will continue.

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