Justin Chris Hart (right) died in last night's hit-and-run motorcycle crash near 140th/Center. He's pictured here with his brother and nephew.
"He would never shy away from giving someone a new chance and no one else should. He would love more than his heart even knew capable," family say.
The driver who reportedly hit him, Kevin Malone, 59, was arrested at his home. It's not the first time Malone faced a DUI charge
Malone faces six charges: leaving the scene of a personal injury crash which results in death, aggravated DUI, driving without ignition interlock, driving during suspension, no valid registration, and no proof of insurance.
OMAHA, Neb. —
Omaha police say Justin Chris Hart, 43, was the motorcyclist who died Wednesday night near 140th and West Center Road. Hart was wearing a DOT approved helmet, police say.
Police reports say Kevin Malone, 59, was the driver, of the Nissan, who fled the scene of the accident."The investigation indicates that a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle was westbound on W. Center Rd, approaching 140th intersection. A 2004 Nissan 350Z was eastbound and turned to go northbound onto 140th. The Kawasaki struck the passenger side of the Nissan. The Nissan fled northbound from the crash scene," a press release said.Numerous witnesses gave officers a description of the vehicle and driver. In the Harvey Oaks subdivision, near 151st and Shirley streets, neighbors directed officers to the location of Malone. Police then took him into custody.
Malone "appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. He was transported to Douglas County Corrections where an drug evaluation was conducted which indicated impairment," a press release said.
A man is dead Wednesday night after a car and a motorcycle collided, Sgt. Jason Menning of the Omaha Police Department said.The crash was reported around 7:30 p.m. near 140th and Center.
Police said the driver of a black Nissan turned in front of the motorcyclist and fled the scene. Officers found the driver a few blocks away, thanks to good descriptions from witnesses.
An off-duty medic was nearby and performed CPR until more help arrived.
The male motorcyclist was taken to Nebraska Medicine, but later died.
MAN CHARGED IN BIKER'S DEATH
Omaha - A Douglas County prosecutor has charged a 59-year-old Omaha man with felony motor vehicle homicide and other counts in the Wednesday death of a motorcyclist.
County Attorney Don Klein says that Kevin Malone turned on a red light at an Omaha intersection on Wednesday hitting 43-year-old Justin Hart, who had the right of way.
Police say Malone then fled the scene and was latter found by officers who determined that Malone was under the influence.
Court documents show Maline was connived of DUI in 2010, 2012, and 2014 and had a suspended driver's license when the accident happened.
Justin Chris Hart (right) died in last night's hit-and-run motorcycle crash near 140th/Center. He's pictured here with his brother and nephew.
"He would never shy away from giving someone a new chance and no one else should. He would love more than his heart even knew capable," family say.
The driver who reportedly hit him, Kevin Malone, 59, was arrested at his home. It's not the first time Malone faced a DUI charge
Malone faces six charges: leaving the scene of a personal injury crash which results in death, aggravated DUI, driving without ignition interlock, driving during suspension, no valid registration, and no proof of insurance.
OMAHA, Neb. —
Omaha police say Justin Chris Hart, 43, was the motorcyclist who died Wednesday night near 140th and West Center Road. Hart was wearing a DOT approved helmet, police say.
Police reports say Kevin Malone, 59, was the driver, of the Nissan, who fled the scene of the accident."The investigation indicates that a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle was westbound on W. Center Rd, approaching 140th intersection. A 2004 Nissan 350Z was eastbound and turned to go northbound onto 140th. The Kawasaki struck the passenger side of the Nissan. The Nissan fled northbound from the crash scene," a press release said.Numerous witnesses gave officers a description of the vehicle and driver. In the Harvey Oaks subdivision, near 151st and Shirley streets, neighbors directed officers to the location of Malone. Police then took him into custody.
Malone "appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. He was transported to Douglas County Corrections where an drug evaluation was conducted which indicated impairment," a press release said.
A man is dead Wednesday night after a car and a motorcycle collided, Sgt. Jason Menning of the Omaha Police Department said.The crash was reported around 7:30 p.m. near 140th and Center.
Police said the driver of a black Nissan turned in front of the motorcyclist and fled the scene. Officers found the driver a few blocks away, thanks to good descriptions from witnesses.
An off-duty medic was nearby and performed CPR until more help arrived.
The male motorcyclist was taken to Nebraska Medicine, but later died.
MAN CHARGED IN BIKER'S DEATH
Omaha - A Douglas County prosecutor has charged a 59-year-old Omaha man with felony motor vehicle homicide and other counts in the Wednesday death of a motorcyclist.
County Attorney Don Klein says that Kevin Malone turned on a red light at an Omaha intersection on Wednesday hitting 43-year-old Justin Hart, who had the right of way.
Police say Malone then fled the scene and was latter found by officers who determined that Malone was under the influence.
Court documents show Maline was connived of DUI in 2010, 2012, and 2014 and had a suspended driver's license when the accident happened.
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