OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police say a motorcyclist is dead following a traffic accident in northwest Omaha.

Police say the motorcycle was traveling west on Maple Street when a car pulled out form a side street.

Police say the motorcyclist swerved around the car and lost control of the bike. Police say he slid along the ground and struck a sign on the center median.

The motorcyclist was taken to an Omaha hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities have not yet released the man’s name.