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One dead in Douglas County car crash

Authorities with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department said that a fatal crash occurred during rush hour, Friday night. 
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OMAHA, Neb.  - Authorities with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department said that a fatal crash occurred during rush hour, Friday night. 

Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and Emergency response teams responded to a vehicle accident near 194th & Q. in Omaha, where allegedly  multiple people were involved in the accident but at this time, that hasn’t been confirmed.

The Sheriff's Office said that one person in the car died at the scene. 

There is no word or details on victim at this time and police believe that speed was a factor in the accident. 

This is a developing story, stay tuned to News Channel Nebraska for updates. 

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