Motorcyclist Fredy Reyes-Garcia, 18, killed in collision with hit-and-run vehicle on South 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 1:52pmAccident Date:
Sunday, November 1, 2015Police identify 18-year-old motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run collision; driver of car in jail
Officers said Reyes-Garcia was headed north on 24th Street when his motorcycle was struck by the southbound Scion, which they said had swerved left onto Woolworth Avenue and into his path.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Fredy Reyes-Garcia
Langston Perkins
Michelle Plascencia
Roadway:
South 24th StreetCity:
Omaha, NECounty:
Douglas County, NEArea:
Omaha, NE
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