A motorcyclist dies in a traffic mishap in west Omaha.
Omaha Police Accident Investigators say the motorcycle operator, 24-year-old Thomas Flesher of Omaha, was southbound on 132nd and entered the Shirley St intersection Thursday afternoon when a northbound vehicle attempted to turn westbound onto Shirley and collided with the motorcycle.
Police say Thomas Flesher was taken to a hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
No other injuries are reported.
Police say Flesher was wearing a helmet when the crash occurred, and police also say witnesses told them the motorcycle was traveling above the posted 40 mph speed limit on that stretch of 132nd.
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