DATE & TIME: 11/15/18 @ 0045hrs
LOCATION: N Blue Ridge Drive/W Elm Road
OFFENSE: Fatality Accident
CASE #: 2018-5746
On November 15th, 2018, at 0045hrs De Witt Fire & Rescue, Beatrice Rural Fire, Beatrice Fire & Rescue, Nebraska State Patrol, Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Gage County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident east of the intersection of W Elm Road and N Blue Ridge Drive. The vehicle was eastbound on W Elm Road and was driven by Paul Baehr, 44 years of age of De Witt, NE. The vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason. The driver was ejected out of the vehicle due to the vehicle rolling and landed under the vehicle. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and it is believed he died instantly from injuries sustained in the accident.
The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol is considered a factor in the accident. This case is still under investigation.
Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903
Deputy Sheriff Garrett McKay #90324
612 Lincoln St, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310-2988
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