Speed and alcohol both factors in crash that killed 4 Gretna teens, sheriff says
The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office said speed and alcohol were both factors in a crash that killed four Gretna teenagers.
The June 17 crash killed Alexandria Minardi, 15, Addisyn Pfeifer, 16, Kloe Odermatt, 16, and Abigail Barth, 16, who was determined to be the driver. The lone survivor, Roan Brandon, was released from a Lincoln hospital last week.
SCSO said forensic examination indicates Barth had a blood alcohol content of .09 which is in excess of the legal limit in the state of Nebraska to operate a motor vehicle. It was determined the other passengers in the vehicle had the following BAC: Roan Brandon-.05; Alexandria Minardi-.02; Kloe Odermatt-.1; and Addisyn Pfeifer-.00.
Additionally, the accident investigation has determined that the speed of the vehicle at the time of the crash was in excess of 90 mph, which exceeds the posted speed limit of 55 mph.
The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation to determine the origin of the alcohol that was provided to occupants of the vehicle prior to the accident.
Preliminary reports indicated that the involved occupants in the vehicle may have been attending a party in the area of 225th and Harrison Street. There is no evidence to support that fact at this time.
“I mean it’s one thing to say your Gretna strong and there is another thing to be Gretna strong and if you are and you know what happened, help us stop the next one from happening,” Sarpy County Sheriff, Jeff Davis said. “The county attorney has already said if they have the right information they will prosecute the individual or individuals responsible.”
