One Person Dies, Two Hurt In SW Omaha Traffic Crash

Omaha Police continue to investigate a fatal Thursday night accident.

Accident investigators say a Volkswagen Jetta was westbound at 153rd and Q Streets when it struck the driver's side of a southbound Chevy Cobalt that was also in the intersection.

Police say the driver of the Chevy, 22-year old Jacob Reynolds of Omaha, was declared dead at the scene by Omaha Fire paramedics.

A Chevy passenger, 22 -year old Matthew Lang of Omaha, was hospitalized for leg fractures.

The driver of the Volkswagen, 22-year old Jayden Gilbert of Omaha, suffered lacerations to his head and legs.

The intersection was closed for hours from Thursday night into early Friday morning.

(Picture from Getty Images)


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