Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after early Thursday Omaha crash

An early Thursday motorcycle crash leaves one person in life-threatening condition, and police say two vehicles were involved.

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Omaha police investigate crash that leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries

A motorcyclist is in life-threatening condition after an early Thursday crash, Omaha police say.

OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha police are investigating an early Thursday crash that left a motorcyclist in life-threatening condition.

The crash happened near 144th and Corby streets just before 12:30 a.m.

Police said two vehicles were involved.

Northbound traffic on 144th Street remained closed while investigators worked the scene.

An officer at the scene told KETV impairment may have played a role, but the investigation is ongoing.

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