Pregnant woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Omaha
A pregnant woman has died from her injuries after being struck by an SUV earlier this week.
By News Channel Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. -- A pregnant woman has died from her injuries after being struck by an SUV earlier this week.
Shortly after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to a crash involving a pedestrian at 62nd and Dodge Streets.
Investigators say that 35-year-old Shelby L. Cherek, of Bennington, walked out into a marked crosswalk against the traffic signal and was struck by a 2014 Acura MDX, which was in a middle changeover lane.
Omaha Police stated that Cherek was approximately 22 weeks pregnant.
OPD said Cherek had CPR performed on her by UNO security until OFD medics arrived. OFD transported her to a nearby hospital with serious head injuries.
Dodge Street was closed from University Drive to 64th Street for nearly two hours.
No charges have been announced against the 61-year-old male driver at this time.