Injury Accident ½ Mile East of SW 58th Road on Chestnut Road

DATE: November 2, 2008      

LOCATION: Chestnut Road approximately ½ mile east of Southwest 58^th Road  

TIME: 1630 hrs               

OFFENSE: One vehicle roll over accident       

CASE: 2008-5323              

On November 2, 2008, the Gage County Sheriffs Office responded to a single vehicle roll over accident on Chestnut Road approximately ½ mile east of Southwest 58^th Road.  Upon arrival, deputies found 29-year-old Jacob Colgrove of DeWitt had been traveling eastbound on Chestnut Road.  He had swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and lost control of his 1997 Chevrolet pickup.  The pickup entered the south ditch causing the vehicle to roll over once and come to rest on its side.  Colgrove was transported to Beatrice Community Hospital and treated for his injuries.

Seatbelts were in use and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident. 

Responding agencies to the accident were Pickrell Fire and Rescue, Beatrice Rural Fire, Beatrice Fire and Rescue, and the Gage County Sheriffs Office.

Sheriff Millard "Gus" Gustafson 903

Deputy Byelick 90315