OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that happened on Monday morning.
Here's what we know from police:
At 06:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 132nd and West Dodge for a crash.
According to police, an investigation determined that a 2023 Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle was southbound on 132nd approaching the Dodge St intersection. A northbound 2014 Freightliner semi with a trailer attempted to turn onto the westbound on-ramp of Dodge St.
The motorcycle struck the tractor. The motorcyclist was transported to Bergan Mercy with life-saving measures in progress by Omaha Fire.
The motorcyclist was identified as 22-year-old Ty Rannals. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The semi-driver was identified as 32-year-old Corey Johnston of Bellevue. Johnston was cited for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide.
Traffic restrictions were in place until 10:45 a.m.
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