DATE & TIME:Saturday, February 22, 2025
LOCATION:S 176th Road & Cherry Road, Adams, Nebraska
OFFENSE:Fatal Traffic Accident
CASE #:2025-0717
DETAILS:On the aforementioned date and time, deputies with the Gage County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a single motor vehicle rollover accident 1/2 mile south of Cherry Road on S 176th Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the driver of the vehicle was deceased. The driver was identified as Jeremy Othmer, 42 years of age, of Adams, Nebraska. Othmer was operating a 2004 Ford F-150 traveling south on S 176th Road when the vehicle struck a bridge railing, causing the vehicle to roll several times. Othmer was the only occupant in the vehicle. Othmer’s seatbelt was in use. Adams Rescue assisted with the accident.

Neither Alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the MVA.

Investigation handled by the Gage County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Michael Hager #9038Road Patrol Division
Deputy John Chavez #9036
Road Patrol Division

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903