Update
The lone occupant and driver of the fatal crash has been identified as Valerie L. Hendricksen, age 57, of Holdrege, NE. The vehicle she was driving was a 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
Next of Kin have been notified.
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The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred sometime during the late afternoon or early evening hours of Friday, December 18, 2020, approximately 6 miles north of Elm Creek, NE on Highway 183.
According to the preliminary investigation, an older model Chevrolet sedan was traveling northbound on Highway 183 when it traveled onto the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle rolled and the driver (lone occupant) was ejected from the vehicle.
The time of the crash and identity of the older female driver has not been confirmed. Officials say the Sheriff’s Office was contacted in regard to this vehicle being located in the ditch at approximately 8:20 PM on Friday evening. Prior to the vehicle being located, acquaintances had inquired about any accidents in the area. Foul play is not suspected.
Assisting deputies were members of the Kearney / Buffalo County Fatality Accident Investigation Team, Kearney Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Elm Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Nebraska Department of Transportation, and the Buffalo County Attorney’s Office.
Authorities are making attempts to officially contact and confirm next of kin at this time.
The Buffalo County Attorney’s Office has ordered an autopsy. The investigation is continuing.