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Omaha man accused in fatal hit-and-run crash will go to trial

The man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a Tesla in Omaha will go to trial.

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ON THE CRIME STOPPERS SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES. OMAHA POLICE ARREST A 26 YEAR OLD MAN FOR THE HIT AND RUN CRASH THAT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 17TH, NEAR 43RD AND CUMMING, A 25 YEAR OLD PERSON, DIED. JACK KEENAN LEARY WAS

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26-year-old man accused in fatal hit-and-run crash involving Tesla will go to trial

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Updated: 1:20 PM CST Feb 25, 2026

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The man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a Tesla in Omaha will go to trial.Jakylon Larry is charged with failure to stop and render aid in the crash, which killed 25-year-old Matthew Siles.The crash occurred near 43rd and Cuming streets in December.Previous coverage: Omaha police arrest man for fatal hit-and-run crash involving TeslaInvestigators said a Tesla was eastbound on Cuming Street when a pedestrian, identified as Siles, crossed Cuming northbound near 43rd Street. The Tesla hit Siles in the center lane and fled the scene eastbound.Siles was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was declared dead.A judge ruled that probable cause was found and the case was bound over to District Court for trial, according to court documents. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a Tesla in Omaha will go to trial.

Jakylon Larry is charged with failure to stop and render aid in the crash, which killed 25-year-old Matthew Siles.

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The crash occurred near 43rd and Cuming streets in December.

Previous coverage: Omaha police arrest man for fatal hit-and-run crash involving Tesla

Investigators said a Tesla was eastbound on Cuming Street when a pedestrian, identified as Siles, crossed Cuming northbound near 43rd Street. The Tesla hit Siles in the center lane and fled the scene eastbound.

Siles was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was declared dead.

A judge ruled that probable cause was found and the case was bound over to District Court for trial, according to court documents.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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