Gary Mangiameli Motorcycle Accident: Omaha police are investigating a crash that sent one person to the hospital in extremely critical condition.
The crash happened Saturday morning about 2:30 near 26th and L streets.
Police said they were initially called to the scene to investigate an accident with injury involving a motorcycle and pickup truck.
According to police, the motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital and the driver of the pickup was not injured. According to reports, Gary Mangiameli has been identified as the victim and he died shortly after in the hospital.
Mourning his passing, Rich Mangiameli, his nephew wrote; “Sad day today, my Nephew was hit on his motorcycle by a Drunk driver early this morning. He was tough, but he loved Family and his Grandma who turned 100 this year. He had a very big Heart. He would do anything for you. He had 6 kids youngest is 3 and oldest is 27 who he cared for and loved deeply. He served our country. RIP Gary Mangiameli …Ride on… Love & Miss you already.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation.