OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A devastating motorcycle crash overnight in Millard has resulted in one fatality and left another person in critical condition, prompting renewed calls for motorcycle safety.

Authorities have confirmed to First Alert 6 that neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing helmets at the time of the collision.

The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks of motorcycle riding.

UNMC data highlights a significant increase in trauma cases:

110% increase in motorcyclists treated at trauma centers since Nebraska repealed its helmet law.

The share of riders not wearing helmets jumped from 20% to 64% in the same period.

UNMC Trauma Surgeon Dr. Reynold Henry emphasized the critical impor

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