Motorcycle Crashes, Rider Deceased After Fleeing Omaha Traffic Stop

August 31, 2024 (OMaha, Neb.)  — At approximately 8:14 p.m. Saturday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding and no license plate on southbound Interstate 680 near Pacific Street in Omaha. As soon as the trooper activated emergency lights, the motorcycle rider accelerated and refused to stop. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

The motorcycle entered I-80 westbound and began traveling at over 110 miles per hour. NSP contacted OPD’s Able 1, which was already airborne. The motorcycle exited I-80 at Giles and reentered I-80 eastbound. The motorcycle then exited I-80 and began traveling westbound on L Street. Able 1 was able to gain a visual as the motorcycle turned northbound onto 120th Street.

Moments later, the rider ran a red light at 120th and I Streets and crashed in a westbound van. Paramedics were dispatched immediately, but the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two occupants of the van were transported to Bergan Mercy Hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries. 

NSP has requested the Omaha Police Department to conduct the crash investigation. The entire pursuit lasted five minutes.