Omaha, NE (April 23, 2026) – A 13-year-old was hurt after being struck by a car in north Omaha on Monday, April 20, around 4 p.m. The crash took place near the intersection of 42nd and Sprague streets.
Authorities believe the teen was riding a bike when the vehicle hit them. The young rider was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the car has not been cited for any violations at this time. No further details about the circumstances of the collision have been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be made available as the case develops.
We are thinking of the injured teen as they receive medical care.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Car-Bicycle Crashes in Nebraska?
Car-bicycle crashes in Nebraska most often happen at intersections and in residential areas where cyclists and drivers share the same roads. In many cases, a driver fails to see a cyclist in time to stop or yield, particularly when visibility is limited or attention is divided. Young riders face added risk because they may be less predictable in traffic and harder for drivers to spot.
Nebraska law requires drivers to give cyclists a safe amount of space when passing, but enforcement can be difficult on busy urban streets. In neighborhoods like North Omaha, where foot and bike traffic is common, drivers moving at standard speeds may have only seconds to react to a cyclist entering the roadway.
Afternoon hours, when kids are out of school, and roads are active with commuter traffic, tend to see a higher number of these types of crashes.
