OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon crash that killed a motorcyclist and injured a passenger.
Here's what we know from police:
On Tuesday at 2:08 pm, police were dispatched to a personal injury crash involving a motorcycle.
According to police, the investigation revealed that a southbound 2006 Yamaha YZFR motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree near 260 Regency Pkwy.
Paramedics declared the motorcyclist, identified as 33-year-old Hilario Chavez, had died on the scene. The motorcycle passenger was identified as 40-year-old Jennifer Contreras. Contreras was transported to Bergan Mercy for a fractured arm.
Speed is considered a factor in this crash, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.
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