OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – According to Omaha Police:

“The Omaha Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating a two-car crash that killed three people and sent three others to the hospital Friday morning. Officers were called to S 10th and Douglas Streets shortly before 1:30 a.m. where they found two cars, a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and a 2017 Subaru Outback on fire.

Crash investigators were able to determine that the driver of the Jeep, identified as Rachel Bickerstaff, 33, was driving east on Douglas St when she struck the Subaru from behind, pushing both cars east. The man driving the Subaru had just made a left turn onto Douglas St from southbound S 10th St. The Subaru struck a light pole. The Jeep struck a tree and then rolled. Both cars caught fire and went up in flames.

Ms. Bickerstaff, front seat passenger Eriviel Partida, 38 (male), and a child from the Jeep were taken to Nebraska Medicine for initial treatment. They have since been transferred out of state to a specialized burn unit at another hospital. Two children were found dead in the Jeep.

The driver and sole occupant of the Subaru were also found dead at the scene.

Due to the process of positive identification of the occupants of the two cars and notifications from next of kin, no other persons involved will be identified at this time.

Crash investigators are consulting with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office regarding pending charges against Ms. Bickerstaff. Speed ​​and alcohol are factors under investigation in this incident.”

3 News Now has obtained court documents that show Bickerstaff has prior convictions for driving under the influence and reckless driving.

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