Nebraska Community Rallies Around Todd Meneely After Devastating Car Accident
Omaha, Nebraska – The Nebraska sports and faith communities are uniting in prayer and support after Todd Meneely was critically injured in a serious traffic collision over the weekend, according to a Facebook post shared by Justin Walls.
Meneely, widely regarded as a Skutt Catholic and University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) legend, was involved in a devastating car accident and is currently fighting for his life. While authorities have not released additional details about the crash, the message has sparked an immediate and emotional response across Omaha and beyond.
“If you know Todd, you know this isn’t new territory for him,” Walls wrote. “He’s been a fighter his entire life—and even now, he’s still fighting.” The post urged the public to pause, reflect on life’s fragility, and lift Meneely and his family up in prayer.
For many in Omaha, Meneely’s name carries weight. His legacy at Skutt Catholic and UNO extends beyond athletics, touching students, teammates, and families who credit him with mentorship and resilience. Former teammates and coaches described him as a leader who never backed down from adversity. “Todd has always been the kind of person who shows up for others,” said one former colleague. “Seeing the community show up for him now is powerful.”
Serious traffic collisions remain a leading cause of critical injuries across Nebraska, according to state safety data, and moments like this often galvanize communities into action. In recent years, social media has increasingly become a space where prayer requests and updates quickly mobilize networks of support—something evident in the hundreds of reactions and messages following Walls’ post.
As Meneely continues to fight, supporters emphasize that he is not alone. “This is a reminder to hold your people a little tighter,” Walls wrote. For a community accustomed to cheering Meneely’s strength, that message now rings with renewed urgency.
