Julio Estrada Obituary, Death – Omaha police have confirmed the identity of a man who tragically died in a hit-and-run incident earlier this month. The victim, Julio Estrada, 41, was involved in the accident on October 15, which occurred at the intersection of Riverfront and Abbott Drives.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Estrada injured. Emergency responders administered CPR and transported him to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Despite these efforts, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Investigators have determined that Estrada was in the eastbound lane of Abbott Drive when he was struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Authorities have been working diligently to gather information regarding the incident but have not yet been able to locate Estrada’s next of kin.
The police identified the vehicle involved as a blue 2005 Pontiac Vibe. The driver, Christopher Renteria-Avila, has since been arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident that resulted in death.
Anyone with additional information about the case is urged to contact the Omaha police traffic unit at 402-444-5626.