Loup City, Nebraska man, James “Jim” O’Brien has been pictured by family members after he died in a motorcycle and car collision in Grand Island, NE.

Grand Island Police say the motorcycle rider, O’Brien, died from injuries sustained during the accident.

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The accident happened shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 281 and State Street. O’Brien was wearing a novelty helmet at the time of the accident. GIPD say a DOT approved helmet may have prevented the seriousness of the head injury contributing to his death. source

O’Brien’s wife, Shannon Schleicher O’Brien, posted a picture in happier times on Facebook along with the following solium and heartbreaking caption:

“How do i live without you?”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.