Omaha Man Charged With Motor Vehicle Homicide

The Douglas County attorney has filed additional charges against Justin Peters, the man accused of causing a deadly traffic accident near 21st and Cuming last week.

Police say 47 year old Julian Flore was walking across Cuming Street as Peters was eastbound in a Dodge Dart. Investigators say said his car hit Flores and Peters kept going.

Flores died in the hospital two days later.  Peters was located a short time later and booked for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident and DUI.  Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Wednesday that the charges will be amended to Motor Vehicle Homicide.

Peters is currently being held on $500,000 bond.  If convicted, Peters could face up to 20 years in prison.


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