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Nov. 19

A man charged with two counts of vehicular homicide in connection with an Aug. 7 crash that killed two juveniles in Gretna had his preliminary hearing in court Tuesday.

The defense argued the state prove the claims made in a court affidavit charging Jesse Knight, 37, with vehicular homicide are enough to send to district court.

Prosecutors called one witness Tuesday and were planning on calling a second. The hearing was continued to 9 a.m. Nov. 25, when the second witness will testify and a judge will rule on the future of the case.

Sept. 9

The man who was driving a truck that rear-ended a vehicle and killed two juveniles was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and reckless driving on Monday.

Jesse Knight, 37, hit the back of a Toyota minivan stopped at a red light on Highway 370 on Aug. 7.

The crash killed Abby Young, 16, and Stephen Young, 10.

Officials said Knight was driving recklessly and both counts are considered felony charges.

Knight is in custody in the Sarpy County Jail.

Aug. 12

The Sarpy County Attorney's Office told KETV they're still weighing whether to file charges against Jesse Knight, 37.

"Whenever there's a death on the road, motor vehicle homicide is a potential (charge) that everyone looks to," said Chief Deputy Sarpy County Attorney Bonnie Moore.

Deputies said a mini van was stopped at a red light on Highway 370 at 192nd Street, when it was hit from behind.

Stephen Young, 10, died at the scene. His 16-year-old sister, Abby, died at the hospital. Six others were hurt.

Knight was working for "The Rock Place" in Elkhorn at the time of the crash.

The company said Thursday, "We are continuing to investigate the accident that occurred on Highway 370. Out of respect for those who were injured and who passed away in this accident, we will not have any further comment at this time."

Services will be held for Abby and Stephen Young on Thursday at Westside Church. The visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m. and service at 6.

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Officials have identified the victims of a four-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning.

According to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, a dump truck driven by Jesse Knight, 37, of Papillion hit the rear of a Toyota minivan stopped at a red light on Highway 370.

Kristy Young, 37, was in the minivan with her children Levi Young, 14, Hunter Young, 12, Abby Young, 16 and Stephen Young, 10.

The sheriff's office stated that Stephen was pronounced dead at the scene and that Abby was pronounced dead at the hospital. Both were students at Millard Public Schools.

Kristy, Levi and Hunter were all transported to the hospital.

Three other people were transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Millard Public Schools issued that following statement:

Our hearts go out to the Young family. The loss of Stephen and Abby is unfathomable. Both were a vibrant part of our community.

Crisis teams will be available for students and staff at Reagan Elementary and Millard West starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

We ask everyone please keep the Young family in their thoughts and prayers.

The crash is under investigation.

The Rock Place, a landscaping supply store in Elkhorn, confirmed the driver of the dump truck, Knight, is an employee. The company said in a statement:

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who were injured in the accident today on Highway 370. We are saddened by the tragic loss of life in the accident, and our hearts go out to the families of who were injured and passed away today.”

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Officials said two people are dead and six people are injured after a four-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at the intersection of 192nd Street and Highway 370.

Officials arrived just before 10 a.m.

Officers blocked off Highway 370 between 180th Street and 204th Street.