DATE & TIME: 05/29/2021 @ 1820 hours
LOCATION: S. 134thRoad and Linden Road
OFFENSE: Injury Accident
CASE #: 2021-2076
On May 29, 2021 at approximately 1820 hours, Gage County Sheriff’s Office, Beatrice Fire and Rescue, and Filley Fire were dispatched to a two-vehicle injury accident at S. 134thRoad and Linden Road. Investigation at the scene determined that a John Deere side by side UTV driven by Steven Janssen, 65, of rural Virginia exited a field from the west onto S. 134thRoad and was struck by a 2020 Kia Telluride driven by, Valeria Hazen, 62, of Blue Springs which was traveling south on S. 134thRoad. Both drivers were transported by ground ambulance to Beatrice Community Hospital for unknown severity of injuries. Vehicle occupant protection is believed to have been in use in both vehicles. Airbags were deployed in the Kia Telluride. Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have been a factor. Investigation of the accident continues.
Deputy Diehl, 90316
Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903