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Officials: 1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Crash West of Omaha

douglas-county-sheriffOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say one driver has been killed and another injured in a collision on the west side of Omaha.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the accident occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday, when a westbound vehicle crossed a median and slammed into an eastbound vehicle.

The Sheriff’s Office says the driver of the westbound vehicle died at the scene. He was identified as 27-year-old Noah Peterson, of Valley. The other driver was flown to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was identified as 38-year-old Paul Howey, of Pierce.

The collision is being investigated.

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