Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department, Tuesday, said a Nebraska man is charged in connection with a pedestrian, fatal hit-and-run accident that took place on the Interstate 480 bridge in Council Bluffs, March 10th, at around 2:15-a.m. 44-year old Tracy Peniska, of Omaha, turned himself-in to the Pottawattamie County Jail, on Monday. He was subsequently charged with Leaving the scene of a fatality accident, and Obstructing Prosecution. His bond was set at$10,000.

The investigation has led the police to believe that more than one vehicle was involved in the incident.  As a result of the investigation, a second driver, 25-year old William Jones, of Omaha, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, having no driver’s license, and no insurance. He was released from custody after receiving his citations.

Authorities issued warrants for Peniska, after an investigation determined Peniska was operating the vehicle that struck the pedestrian, 29-year old Brett Jensen, of Council Bluffs, who was found laying in the far left hand lane of west bound traffic during the early morning hours of March 10th. Officials say Peniska left the scene without rendering aid to Jensen, and after the accident, had falsely reported his vehicle was stolen, in an attempt to obstruct prosecution.