Official on Deadly Crash: 'Accidents Happen, Mistakes Are Made'
Authorities have officially identified the victims of the Sarpy County crash that left four teenage girls dead and another hospitalized earlier this week.
By News Channel Nebraska
Authorities have officially identified the victims of the Sarpy County crash that left four teenage girls dead and another hospitalized earlier this week.
16-year-old Abigail Barth, 15-year-old Alexandria Minardi, 16-year-old Kloe Odermatt, and 16-year-old Addisyn Pfeifer died at the scene after their vehicle hit a guardrail and caught fire.
Officials held a press conference Thursday but provided few details about the accident, although Sheriff Jeff Davis did note that investigators believe speed was a factor.
Gretna Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Riley says the five were all good girls, adding "accidents happen, mistakes are made." He says the community's collective heart is shattered.
15-year-old Roan Brandon survived the crash. A statement posted on Facebook by a community group says she is talking and is scheduled for surgery. She suffered burns and a broken clavicle.