Authorities ID Man Killed in Crash North of Omaha

By: Associated Press

Posted: Fri 9:22 AM, Oct 12, 2012

Authorities have released the name of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash after hitting a deer on U.S. Highway 75 in eastern Nebraska.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office identified the man as 45-year-old George Davis Jr., of Omaha.

Authorities say Davis was headed north to his job in Blair around 6:15 a.m. Thursday when his motorcycle struck a deer crossing the highway on the south end of Washington County. Davis lost control of his motorcycle, which swerved into a guardrail.

Davis was pronounced at the scene.

UPDATE: Busy G.I. Railroad Crossing Reopened After Closure

Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.

Special Features

Hot Button

What's hot on 10/11 news

Lance's Journal

Inspirational and intriguing stories

Star City Buzz

Find out what's happening around Lincoln!

Healthy Everyday - The Hearing Clinic

Health tips and stories

Big Bonus Bucks

1/2 price gift certificates!

Scholarship Application

Nebraska Broadcasters Association scholarship program