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Early Friday accident claims life of 18-year-old Omaha man

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Posted at 10:02 AM, Sep 24, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-25 14:56:51-04

UPDATE:

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday that the person killed in Friday's accident was 18-year-old Jamin Creek of Omaha.

Those injured in the collision were:

  • Shea Alfrey (17)
  • Payton Royal (17)
  • Alexis Liebsack (17)
  • David Kay (18)
  • Gino Dawson (43)

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the incident remains under investigation. If you were a witness to the crash, call the sheriff's office at (402) 444-6000.

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According to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), there was a personal injury accident on Friday morning near 204th and Q Streets.

The department said in a news release, "A preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle, containing five juveniles, was westbound on Q St. approaching 204th St. A second vehicle was southbound on 204th St. Both cars entered the intersection and collided. One juvenile was declared deceased at the scene."

"The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital as a precaution. The DCSO Accident Reconstruction Team was dispatched to reconstruct and investigate the accident. Alcohol may be a factor in this accident," said DCSO.

In addition to the fatality, one of the teenagers is hospitalized in critical condition and three are in stable condition. The occupant of the second car was taken to the hospital for observation, said authorities.

The sheriff's department expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased individual.

This is a developing story.

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