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Hit-and-run causes elderly man to hit tree, pinning him inside

Hit-and-run causes elderly man to hit tree, pinning him inside

An older man is sent to the hospital after his van is forced into a tree in downtown Omaha.Omaha Police responded to a call of a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of 24th Avenue and St. Mary's Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday.They found a white van that ran into a tree near the intersection. The van had significant front-end damage.An officer on scene said the man was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.Police say the van was going south when a westbound car drove through and sent it into the tree. Witnesses gave conflicting descriptions of the car and driver, who left the scene.Anyone with information on the accident can call Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867), or by downloading the P3 Tips mobile app.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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