Apr 22, 2021

Omaha driver dies after crashing into wall, being pinned under SUV

Posted Apr 22, 2021 1:06 PM

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a driver has died after crashing his sport utility vehicle into a retaining wall in southeast Omaha and ending up pinned underneath the vehicle.

Police say the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. when the SUV crossed a median and hit a large wood retaining wall.

Investigators say the vehicle overturned, pinning the driver underneath.

Police say the driver, identified as 59-year-old Randy Rettele of Omaha, died at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.