Nebraska Tribal Officer Killed in Wreck

An Omaha Nation tribal police officer was killed in a wreck while responding to a call near Walthill, Nebraska Sunday morning.

Sgt. Curtis Blackbird was driving in dense fog on Nebraska Highway 94 in a construction zone when his vehicle struck a crane, according to The Omaha-World.

"Sergeant Blackbird dedicated his life to serving his people," the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska said in a statement. "His loss is felt in every corner of our reservation and beyond."

His wife, Ardetta Morris Blackbird; sisters Betty and Beverly Blackbird; and two grandsons.

A cedar ceremony was held Monday by the Omaha Tribal Council and Native American services are scheduled for noon Thursday in the gymnasium of the Omaha Nation School in Macy.