Zachary Henson, 21, dies after collision between pickup and sedan at intersection of 39th and Y streets in Omaha, Nebraska
Modified Date:
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 4:09pmAccident Date:
Thursday, May 28, 2015Driver died at hospital after collision, Omaha police say
Police say a 21-year-old Omaha man has died after a collision between his pickup and a sedan.
1 killed in crash near 39th and Y
"He got out of the car and he went to help the guy," said Luis Zamora, the father of a teen involved in the accident. "He saw the other guy that was hurt pretty bad. He tried to save his life, he and a neighbor, and they stayed with him until the fire department came. Oh my gosh, I feel bad, but I'm so proud of my son. He's a hero. He's always been my hero."
Update: Driver Killed In Crash Identified
That's when a car driven by Jose Rodriguez, 17, collided with him. Henson's pickup rolled over once before coming to rest in a driveway.
What do you want to do?
Zachary Henson was driving at around 7:30 p.m. when he drove around a vehicle that had stopped at an intersection. He was then struck by a sedan that had the right of way, and he died shortly after arriving at a local hospital. Few details are currently available, check back for updates.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medical treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including informing the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, and coordinating medical bill payments. These are difficult tasks to manage when someone is dealing with severe injuries.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Right of Way/Failure to YieldPeople Involved:
Zachary Henson
Roadway:
39th and Y streetsCity:
Omaha, NECounty:
Douglas County, NEArea:
Omaha, NE
Add new comment