Omaha Man Arrested After Drunk Driving Crash Injures Another Driver

Police say the 31-year-old driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle, sending the other driver to the hospital with serious injuries.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Omaha Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly ran a red light while driving under the influence and crashed into another vehicle, seriously injuring the other driver. The incident occurred early Saturday morning at the intersection of Interstate 680 North off-ramp and West Maple Road in west Omaha.

Why it matters

Drunk driving crashes continue to be a major public safety concern, causing injuries, fatalities, and property damage. This incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement and consequences for impaired driving to deter such reckless behavior and protect innocent drivers on the road.

The details

According to police, the 31-year-old man was driving a white 2026 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on West Maple Road when he ran a red light and struck a white 2014 Lexus IS that was turning westbound. The driver of the Lexus, a 39-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Bergan Mercy Hospital for treatment. The Jeep driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence causing serious injury, driving without a license, and violating a traffic control signal.

  • The incident occurred at 2:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Omaha Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the crash.

31-year-old man

The driver of the Jeep Wrangler who was arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the crash.

39-year-old man

The driver of the Lexus IS who sustained serious injuries in the collision.

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What’s next

The 31-year-old suspect will appear in court on Tuesday, February 18th, where a judge will determine if he will be allowed to post bail.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of drunk driving and the importance of strict enforcement to deter such reckless behavior and protect innocent lives on the road.