Brothers ID'd in hit-and-run

Felony arrest warrants have been issued for two brothers accused of fleeing from a fatal hit and run accident Oct. 26.

Ramon E. Chavez, 29, has been identified as the driver of the Dodge Ram that ran a red light at 42nd and Q Streets just before 1:30 a.m., striking an Oldsmobile and killing 27-year-old Ronald E. Rydberg. Chavez is wanted for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and motor vehicle homicide.

His brother, Vicente Chavez-Elizalde, 30, is wanted for being an accessory to a felony.

Flor Campos, 24, was arrested last week for being an accessory to a felony for driving Ramon Chavez to Kansas City, where officials say he intended to board a bus bound for Mexico.

The brothers, who ran from the accident scene, still have not been located.

Authorities said Monday that Ramon Chavez might be in Texas and Vicente Chavez-Elizalde possibly could still be in the metro area.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Accident Investigation Squad at 444-5627. Crime Stoppers can be contacted anonymously by calling 444-7867 (STOP), online at www.omaha-crimestoppers.net, or by texting "OPD" and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

Contact the writer:

444-1336, leia.baez@owh.com