In a devastating turn of events, a 17-year-old teenager who was critically injured in a collision involving an ambulance last week has tragically passed away from his injuries, as confirmed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The heartbreaking news of Seth Feyerherm's death was relayed by authorities on Wednesday morning, revealing that he had succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the accident.

The incident, which took place on December 21 near the intersection of 204th and Harrison Streets, involved a Gretna Fire and Rescue medical unit transporting 72-year-old Debra Brookhouser with lights and sirens. Sadly, Brookhouser did not survive the crash either, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Following the collision, Feyerherm was reported to be in an extremely critical condition with severe head injuries. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation, and there have been no updates regarding the cause of the accident at this time.

Authorities have revealed that the ambulance collided with two other vehicles, including Feyerherm's Toyota truck, when it reached the intersection of 204th and Harrison Streets. The collision also resulted in injuries to three Gretna volunteer firefighters who were present at the scene.

This heartbreaking incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of two lives. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the crash to determine the factors that contributed to this tragic accident.

Such incidents remind us of the potential dangers faced by emergency response vehicles and the need for all motorists to exercise caution and vigilance on the roads, especially when encountering emergency vehicles with lights and sirens.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of Seth Feyerherm and Debra Brookhouser during this incredibly difficult time.