Matthew Latacha Death – Following the fatal accident that happened on 252nd Street and Rainwood Road, north of Valley, at around 10:15 in the morning, Dr Matthew Latacha was pronounced dead. He passed away after his bicycle was hit by a car near Valley, Nebraska. The cause of his death is linked to injuries sustained in the fatal crash that happened in near Valley, Nebraska on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023.
Omaha Nebraska bicycle accident
Dr. Matthew Latacha, 47 years old, a cardiologist at Methodist Health System and a native of Omaha, has been identified as the bicyclist who was involved in the accident. Since 2009, he has been working at Methodist, and he had just recently finished his 1,000th procedure there. Since 2009, Dr. Latacha has been a member of the medical staff of Methodist Hospital. He is both a cardiologist and an electrophysiologist, and he has been praised for his talent and compassion.
He has served in a variety of leadership capacities and been a driving force behind the implementation of numerous innovative processes within the health system, most notably the Watchman. Family members, friends and the entire Methodist Health System team mourn his death.
Methodist Health System posted on Facebook that “the Methodist Health System family is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Dr. Matthew Latacha, age 47, on Sunday morning. He was well respected, admired and loved by patients, colleagues and staff. We know that he has touched the lives of literally thousands of patients through his clinical and surgical practices. Our prayers go out to his wife Kim and their children. If you would like to share a message of condolence or how Dr. Latacha may have touched your life please email your message to [email protected].”
About Matthew Latacha
Clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Matthew Latacha practices in Omaha. Dr. Latacha has worked with many different types of heart conditions and has vast knowledge with cardiac electrical system procedures and cardiac implantable device procedures. Their ties to Methodist Hospital are strong. Electrophysiologists are doctors who use tools like electrocardiograms (EKGs) and pacemakers to detect and treat irregular heartbeats. Dr. Latacha has extensive training in the electrical systems of the heart.
