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Police in Lincoln investigate accident with life-threatening injuries to motorcyclist

Lincoln police are investigating a crash that left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred around noon Saturday near Pioneers Boulevard and 33rd Street. According to preliminary information, a white Dodge van driven by a 35-year-old Omaha man was traveling eastbound on Pioneers Boulevard. He turned left in front of a 56-year-old motorcyclist. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the van and the 56-year-old was taken to the hospital. Police said he required emergency surgery and his injuries are considered life-threatening. The 56-year-old was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The van driver was not injured and charges are pending the outcome of the investigation. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7.

LINCOLN, Nebraska —

Lincoln Police are investigating an accident in which a motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries.

The accident occurred around noon on Saturday near Pioneers Boulevard and 33rd Street.

The accident revealed that a white Dodge van driven by a 35-year-old Omaha man was traveling eastbound on Pioneers Boulevard when he turned left in front of a 56-year-old motorcyclist.

The motorcycle crashed into the passenger side of the van and the 56-year-old was taken to hospital.

Police said he required emergency surgery and his injuries were considered life-threatening.

The 56-year-old was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The driver of the van was not injured. Charges are pending pending the outcome of the investigation.

Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7

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