W Hwy 136 & SW 45th Road

DATE & TIME: 10/08/2022 @0240 AM           

LOCATION: W HWY 136/ SW 45^th RD                    

OFFENSE: Injury Accident              

CASE #: 2022-5341                

On 10/08/2022 at approximately 0240 AM, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and Beatrice Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on W HWY 136 and SW 45^th RD.      

 The accident investigation concluded the following. A gray 2007 Ford Edge driven by Kelsey Schacht (29) was traveling south bound on W HWY 136. As she approached SW 45^th RD, Schacht swerved to avoid hitting a deer that jumped out in-front of her vehicle. Schacht ran off the roadway, and struck a road sign. Schacht then fainted, and regained conscious in the east side ditch of W HWY 136. She was transported to the Beatrice Community Hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Proper restraints were implemented at the time of the accident. Airbags were not deployed. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors.

 Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Sheriff’s Deputy Kallen Nissen #9037

Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Smith #90313

Beatrice Fire and Rescue