DATE & TIME: 05-11-2021 / 8:15 am
LOCATION: East Pickrell Road / South 38thRoad
OFFENSE: Injury Accident
CASE #: 2021-1798
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at approximately 8:15 am, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to East Pickrell Road and South 38thRoad for an injury accident.
The teenage driver of a 2003 white Honda Civic collided with the rear of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala traveling east that was driven by Jeffrey A Oreskovich of Prague, NE. The teen driver then lost control of his vehicle, sliding into the south ditch and over turning. Air bags in the teen’s vehicle deployed.
Pickrell Fire Department and Beatrice Fire and Rescue responded. The teen driver was taken to Beatrice Community Hospital Emergency Department where he was treated for minor injuries. Oreskovich sustained no injuries.
The accident is under investigation as a driving under the influence of drugs case. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Driving under the influence of a controlled substance is suspected, speed is also considered to be a factor, but alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor.
Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903
Deputy M. Hager #9038