Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Minivan Near I-80 Identified by Omaha Police

OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Police have identified the pedestrian who tragically lost his life on Tuesday night after being struck by a minivan near Interstate 80. The victim has been identified as 63-year-old James Rose, a resident of Omaha.

The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on 13th Street, close to Bob Gibson Boulevard, in the vicinity of the eastbound I-80 on-ramp. According to the Omaha Police Department (OPD), Rose was walking northbound on 13th Street when he was unexpectedly hit from behind by a Honda Odyssey minivan.

The impact of the collision was so severe that it threw Rose into the nearby island area, adjacent to the on-ramp. Emergency services were immediately alerted to the scene and Rose was pronounced deceased at the site.

Following the tragic incident, the OPD Traffic Unit arrived at the scene and closed the 13th Street exit on I-80 eastbound in order to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash. The investigation is still ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision.

The loss of a life under such circumstances is always a devastating event for the community, and our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of James Rose during this difficult time. As the investigation progresses, more details may emerge regarding the cause of the accident.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the Omaha Police Department or the OPD Traffic Unit. Providing any information related to the incident can greatly assist the investigators in piecing together a comprehensive understanding of what transpired.

As of now, no further details have been released regarding the involvement of the minivan driver or any potential charges. Local authorities will continue their efforts to fully investigate the tragic incident to bring clarity and closure to the grieving family.

The Omaha community remains deeply saddened by this unfortunate accident, and residents are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further incidents of this nature.