OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a motorcycle driver has died after colliding with a car on the east side of Omaha.
The accident occurred about 8:30 p.m. Sunday on South 24th Street, near Woolworth. Police say a speeding southbound car went out of control and struck the motorcycle. The driver and car passenger fled the scene. The motorcyclist was taken to Creighton University Medical Center, where he died. Police identified him as 18-year-old Fredy Reyes-Garcia, of Omaha.
Later Sunday night the car passenger and driver were questioned by police after the pair sought treatment at another Omaha hospital. Police say charges against both are pending.
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