Mother Mourns Son Killed in Omaha Motorcycle Crash

Alicia Klute's 19-year-old son Conlee died after being hit by a driver making a left turn.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:33am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a motorcycle helmet with a cracked visor, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a fatal motorcycle accident.A mother's worst nightmare: A motorcycle helmet's cracked visor reflects the harsh reality of a tragic crash that claimed a young life.Omaha Today

Alicia Klute, a mother of two in Omaha, Nebraska, is grieving the loss of her 19-year-old son Conlee, who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Conlee was hit by a driver making a left turn on 72nd Street. Alicia had made sure Conlee took safety courses and wore all the proper gear, but she said 'helmets don't save people all the way.' The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral and memorial costs.

Why it matters

Motorcycle crashes often spike when the weather warms up, as drivers become less accustomed to sharing the roads with motorcyclists. This tragic incident highlights the need for both riders and drivers to remain vigilant and cautious, especially during the transition to spring and summer driving conditions.

The details

Conlee Klute was killed on Sunday near 72nd and Grover Streets in Omaha. Alicia Klute, his mother, said she was waiting for him to come home from work when police came to her door with the devastating news. Conlee was hit by a driver making a left turn. Alicia had made sure Conlee took a Harley-Davidson safety course and wore all the proper riding gear, but she said 'helmets don't save people all the way.' The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover Conlee's funeral and memorial expenses.

  • On Sunday, Conlee Klute was killed in a motorcycle crash near 72nd and Grover Streets in Omaha.
  • Alicia Klute, Conlee's mother, was waiting for him to come home from work when police arrived with the news.

The players

Alicia Klute

The mother of Conlee Klute, the 19-year-old who was killed in the motorcycle crash in Omaha.

Conlee Klute

A 19-year-old Omaha resident who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“This is just the worst — a parent's worst nightmare when they have a motorcycle. But he loved that bike. He loved riding it.”

— Alicia Klute, Mother of Conlee Klute

“Always just look — be more cautious. Because I'm waiting for him to walk in the door like he does. It's not easy. It's not going to be easy. I don't see my life without him.”

— Alicia Klute, Mother of Conlee Klute

“Just a really good kid. I really loved him. He cared about everyone. I really miss him, but helmets don't save people all the way.”

— Alicia Klute, Mother of Conlee Klute

What’s next

The Omaha Police Department is investigating the crash, and Alicia Klute has set up a GoFundMe to help cover Conlee's funeral and memorial expenses.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety, both for motorcyclists and other drivers. As the weather warms and more riders take to the roads, it is crucial for everyone to remain vigilant, cautious, and attentive to their surroundings to prevent similar heartbreaking accidents.