Two Vehicle Injury Accident

DATE & TIME: 08/10/2020 at approximately 6:30 A.M.

LOCATION: East HWY 41 & S. 25^th RD                     

OFFENSE: Two vehicle injury accident

CASE #: 2020-3608

On 08/10/2020 at approximately 6:30 A.M., the Gage County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on East HWY 41 near S. 25^th Road.

When deputies arrived, they observed a Dodge Durango in the south ditch and a semitrailer parked on the south shoulder of East HWY 41. Further investigation showed Scott Schaefer, 39 years of age of Pickrell, NE, was driving a semitrailer westbound on East HWY 41.

Danielle Powers, 33 years of age of Wilber, NE, was driving a Dodge Durango eastbound on East HWY 41. Evidence at the accident scene and dash cam video, show the Dodge Durango crossing the center line and striking the semitrailer causing the Durango to rollover and come to rest in the south ditch. Powers was transported to a Lincoln, NE hospital by Lincoln Rescue for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Cortland Fire and Rescue, Clatonia Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Rescue also responded to the accident. Seatbelts were in use and alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor.   

Deputy Chavez #9036

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903