Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run near downtown Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man is dead after he was hit by a car Tuesday evening near downtown Omaha.
In an update Wednesday, police said that the man was declared dead after he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Abbott Drive and Riverfront Drive.
An investigation showed that the victim was walking in the right eastbound lane of Abbott Drive when he was hit by the vehicle.
According to a release, the vehicle then fled the area.
Police say the investigation is currently ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at 402-444-7867, via the Omaha Crime Stoppers website, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
The name and age of the man has not yet been released.
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