OPD confirms second child has died after high-speed DUI crash

OMAHA, Neb. —

Officials have confirmed that a 5-year-old boy has died as a result of his injuries from a crash last Thursday.

The Omaha Police Department confirmed the update on Wednesday evening.

The crash happened Thursday near 114th Street and West Center Road.

According to police, a Subaru Impreza was attempting to turn when it was hit by an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu. The impact of the crash ripped the Subaru in half.

A 10-year-old boy was also killed as a result of the crash.

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Tanner Hunt is charged with motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence and driving under the influence causing serious injury in the crash. Hunt made his first court appearance earlier this week.

Prosecutors said Hunt was driving at about 98 mph one second before the impact and had a blood alcohol level of .095.

The judge ordered Hunt to have no contact with any of the victims or victim’s family, and says he will be placed on GPS monitoring and into the 24/7 sobriety programming if he is able to post bond.

Court documents uncovered by KETV Investigates show that this is not Hunt’s first DUI.

An arrest affidavit shows he was charged with speeding and DUI after an incident in Bellevue.

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According to police, an officer pulled over Hunt driving in a Black Jeep Wrangler after they saw him speeding.

The officer said Hunt was going 73 mph in a 55 mph zone.

The officer said Hunt had bloodshot, watery eyes and there was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car.

Hunt allegedly denied any alcohol or drug use but admitted to taking a Xanax a few hours earlier that night.

The officer said Hunt showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests.

Hunt’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 17.