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19-year-old Kallen Omen Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Main Avenue in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. — Authorities are continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Kallen Omen of Sheyenne, North Dakota, on Main Avenue in Bismarck late Tuesday night.
According to the Bismarck Police Department, the deadly collision occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. near the intersection of Main Avenue and West Rosser Avenue.
Investigators said Kallen Omen was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Main Avenue when the bike collided with the rear passenger side of a Ford pickup truck.
The pickup was being driven by 19-year-old Braxton Dollinger of Bismarck.
Police reported that Dollinger had been stopped before proceeding northeast from Main Avenue onto Rosser Avenue when the crash occurred.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision, but Omen suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic officers with the Bismarck Police Department responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash.
Authorities stated that the investigation remains active as officers continue to review evidence and follow up on investigative leads.
At this time, officials have not determined whether any traffic violations or contributing factors played a role in the collision.
The fatal crash caused significant disruption in the area as investigators processed the scene and gathered evidence.
No additional injuries were immediately reported.
The death of Kallen Omen has left family members, friends, and the Sheyenne community mourning the loss of the 19-year-old as authorities work to determine exactly what led to the tragic motorcycle accident on Main Avenue in Bismarck.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.