Driver Dies After Pickup Truck Strikes ATV in Polk County
A fatal collision occurred in Polk County, Nebraska, when a pickup truck struck an ATV from behind on Highway 92. The ATV driver, identified as Randy Johnson, a 70-year-old former educator and current track coach for York Public Schools, was…
Portland, OR, July 20, 2026 —
A fatal accident claimed the life of Randy Johnson, 70, on Tuesday in Polk County, Nebraska. The collision occurred on Highway 92 when a pickup truck struck the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Mr. Johnson was operating from behind.
According to reports, Mr. Johnson, a former educator and currently a track coach for York Public Schools, was ejected from the ATV upon impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck stated that they did not see the ATV prior to the collision.
The circumstances leading up to the crash, including the exact time and specific location within Polk County, were not immediately available. Further details regarding the investigation into the incident are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Lorena Carmona, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
