Crash Alert: Officials ID victim of fatal crash involving ambulance in Douglas County

OMAHA, NE – According to WOWT, officials have released the name of the woman who died in a multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance at 204th St and Harrison St on Thursday.

The ambulance was en route to the hospital with its lights and sirens on when it became involved in a crash with a 17-year-old male driving a Toyota Tundra and a silver van.

Rescue crews pronounced Debra Brookhouser, 72, dead at the scene. She was the patient inside the ambulance.

Crews also transported the 17-year-old and two people from the Gretna Volunteer Fire Department, a 42-year-old and a 58-year-old, to a local hospital. The teen remains in extremely critical condition.

Rensch & Rensch Law’s Omaha wrongful death lawyers would like to speak with you if you have lost a loved one in a wreck caused by a negligent or reckless driver. Insurance companies are not your friends and may try to convince you to accept a lowball settlement. Our team will fight to secure your family the justice and compensation they deserve for their loss. You can schedule a free consultation with us to review your case using our contact form or by calling 800-471-4100.