OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a 16-year-old and left an 18-year-old injured Wednesday evening.
According to police, the crash occurred at I-680 and West Dodge Road. Officers responded at 7:24 p.m. and found a white 2001 Ford Explorer in the ditch.
Investigators determined that the Explorer, driven by 18-year-old Jimmy Aaron, was heading west on West Dodge Road to travel south on I-680.
The Explorer left the roadway and rolled numerous times before stopping at the bottom of a ditch.
Sixteen-year-old passenger Caden Foster was ejected from the vehicle and transported to the hospital where he later died.
Aaron's injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.
Authorities say speed and seatbelt use are considered factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
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