A Nebraska driver who struck and killed a jogger in 2025 has filed a lawsuit against the victim’s estate, claiming the incident caused him severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and lasting physical and emotional injuries.

According to court documents filed in Lancaster County on Monday (April 6), Gavin Maas, 26, is seeking at least $50,000 in damages from the estate of Anthony Miller, a 37-year-old father of two. Maas alleges the crash left him with “permanent physical and emotional injuries,” including PTSD that has required extended hospital stays and ongoing treatment. The legal complaint states Maas has suffered dissociative episodes, suicidal thoughts, and continues to experience distressing memories from the accident, which occurred early in the morning on August 31, 2025. Maas is also requesting compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and court costs.

Maas claims he was driving around 4:45 a.m. when he saw Miller’s wife, Bailey Miller, jogging with reflective gear. Maas said he moved his car to avoid her, then accidentally struck Anthony Miller, who was wearing dark clothing and jogging in the road without reflective gear. Maas stopped his vehicle right away, attempted life-saving measures, and waited for first responders, but Miller died from his injuries.

The Lincoln Police Department determined that Maas was not impaired, and no charges or citations were issued after the crash, which police attributed partly to poor lighting and weather conditions. Maas’s lawsuit argues that his psychological trauma and medical expenses are directly linked to the accident and should be compensated by Miller’s estate.

Anthony Miller, a trauma nurse and award-winning healthcare worker, was survived by his wife and two young daughters. His widow described him as a devoted father and nurse who was helping her train for a half-marathon at the time of the accident.

Maas’s complaint states he hoped to resolve the matter outside of court but filed the lawsuit due to circumstances beyond his control. The case is ongoing, and neither Maas’s representatives nor the Lincoln Police Department have provided further public comment.

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