NE Teen Bryshawn Williams ID’d As Victim In Tuesday Lincoln Fatal Vehicle Crash

LANCASTER COUNTY, NE. (THECOUNT) — Bryshawn Williams, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has been identified as the victim in a fatal Tuesday vehicle crash in Lancaster County.

Williams, 16, was killed in a Tuesday morning single-vehicle crash in Lincoln that injured three other individuals.

According to reports, a 17-year-old male was operating a vehicle on North 70th Street near Fletcher Avenue in Lincoln, when for unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed centerlines and exited the roadway around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday. The vehicle then came into contact with a substantial tree.

Williams, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead of blunt force trauma injuries at the scene.

The teen driver, a 20-year-old male and 16-year-old female were transported to an area hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.

Williams was a sophomore at Lincoln High and a member of the Links football team.

Below is a message sent to families from the school:

Lincoln High families,

We have sad news to share with you this morning. One of our students, Bryshawn Williams, was killed in a car crash overnight. Bryshawn was a 10th grade student and a member of the Links football team. His family has given us permission to share this information with you. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

The LPS Crisis Team will be available at Lincoln High today to meet with students and staff members. Students can go to room 300 in Lincoln High to seek extra support. We read the following message to students at the beginning of second period today:

We have sad news to share with you this morning. One of our students, Bryshawn Williams, was killed in a car crash overnight. Bryshawn was a 10th grade student and a member of the Links football team. His family has given us permission to share this information with you. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Grief affects everyone in different ways and we encourage you to be kind to yourself and those around you who might be struggling. Even though you might not have known Bryshawn, it is possible that his death may bring up memories for you of the death of someone you knew or loved. Your counselors, social workers, psychologist, and the LPS Crisis Team are here to listen and offer support. If you would like to speak to someone, please come to room 300.

It can be a helpful part of the grieving process to commemorate the person who has died. The Crisis Team and school administrators are available to work with you to find positive and school-appropriate ways to honor Bryshawn.

Please know that if you are feeling that school is too overwhelming, you are welcome to come use our counseling services and be among your Lincoln High community.

Grief affects everyone differently and adolescents may respond in various ways. Some may show no emotions while others may experience very intense emotions. Feelings about previous losses may also resurface. It is natural for teens to often reach out to peers for support. However, their peers may also be struggling and inexperienced with grief. You are encouraged to talk with your student about their feelings. Here is a brochure about Helping Teens with Trauma and Grief.

It can be a helpful part of the grieving process to commemorate the person who has died. The Crisis Team and school administrators are available to work with students to find positive and school-appropriate ways to honor Bryshawn. Information about funeral or memorial services will likely be available soon on funeral home websites or in the Lincoln Journal Star. If your child is choosing to attend services, we recommend that you (as parents/caregivers) go with them in order to provide support.

If you have any concerns, or need additional support for your child, please let us know.

Mark Larson, Principal

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Geo quick facts: Lancaster County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 285,407, making it the second-most populous county in Nebraska. Its county seat is Lincoln, the state capital. The county was created in 1859 – Wikipedia.