Name Of Person In Omaha Fatal Crash Released

Omaha Police continue to investigate a fatal pick up-bicycle collision in northwest Omaha, as they release a name of the victim.

They say the crash early Saturday evening at 72nd and Pratt Streets involved a homemade, motorized bicycle that was operated by 45-year old John Turpen of Omaha .

Investigators say a northbound pick up hit the westbound bicycle which had gone through a stop sign at the intersection.

Omaha Fire paramedics took John Turpen to a hospital with serious head injuries, and police say he died a few hours later after surgery.

Police say he was not wearing a helmet when the crash happened.

(Picture from Omaha Fire)


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