Crash Alert: Motorcyclist critically hurt in crash

GRETNA, NE – A motorcyclist was critically injured when he collided with a semi-truck outside of Gretna Monday night, 3newsnow.com reports.

The accident happened on an I-80 exit near Highway 31, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators say the motorcycle rider ran a red light while exiting onto Highway 31 from the eastbound entrance ramp to I-80. He crashed into the Volvo semi-truck as it was trying to turn south onto Highway 31.

The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man from Omaha, was taken by medical helicopter to a trauma center with injuries to his legs and arms.  The semi driver was also hurt.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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