Charges Against Hit-And-Run Suspect To Be Upgraded
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Updated: 7:13 PM Feb 8, 2010
Charges Against Hit-And-Run Suspect To Be Upgraded
Scott Limbeck died of his injuries Sunday night
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday new charges will be filed against Travis Wolfe, the driver who allegedly intentionally hit Scott Limbeck twice with his pickup last weekend. Limbeck died of his injuries Sunday night.
Posted: 11:57 PM Feb 7, 2010
Reporter: John Chapman
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Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday new charges will be filed against Travis Wolfe, the driver who allegedly intentionally hit Scott Limbeck twice with his pickup last weekend. Limbeck died of his injuries Sunday night.

The 24-year-old Limbeck was hit near the end of a driveway at 60th and Poppleton just after 2 a.m. on January 31st.

Twenty-eight-year-old Travis Wolfe of Bellevue turned himself in to Omaha Police last Tuesday and was charged with first-degree assault. He made his first court appearance last Thursday and remains free on bond.

“Reviewing the reports, police are still doing some follow-up work on it,” said Kleine. “We will be filing a manslaughter charge tomorrow and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, both felony charges.”

If convicted, Wolfe could face up to 25 years for the two felony charges. Wolfe's attorney, Mike Fabian, said Wolfe did not intend to hurt anyone.

Both Limbeck and Wolfe were at a housewarming party when Wolfe and several others were asked to leave. Limbeck's brother told Channel 6 News they vowed, “you’ll be sorry for kicking us out.”

A short time later a pickup crashed into a parked car. Witnesses said Limbeck went into the street to see what happened and was hit. "He was in the street, he hit him and backed up and did it again,” said Eric Limbeck, Scott’s brother.

Scott had been in a medically induced coma after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.

His brother Eric says Scott was surrounded by friends and family members when he died. The family wants "to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and prayers."


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