Nebraska: Police report alcohol played part in fatal rollover; Manuel Rios-Esparza killed when ejected

Lancaster County Neb Sheriff Terry Wagner

Lancaster County Neb Sheriff Terry Wagner

UPDATE:

11/29/2014 —  The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that  occurred at approximately 5:30 P.M. on Friday, November 28th, 2014. Thirty-five-year-old Manuel Rios-Esparza of Omaha was driving a 2003 Chevy Tahoe  southbound on S.W. 56th Street between West Denton Road and West Yankee  Hill Road. Evidence indicates Esparza lost control of the vehicle on a  gravel road as it crested a hill. The vehicle then entered the west ditch,  struck a fence, entered the field and rolled multiple times.

Esparza was  ejected during the rollovers. Deputies, S.W. Fire & Rescue, Lincoln Fire &  Rescue, and Star Care all responded to the scene. Life-saving measures were attempted, but Esparza was declared deceased at the scene. An autopsy has  been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Next of kin has been notified.  A seat belt was not in use and alcohol is believed to be a factor. The  investigation is continuing.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating a fatal crash that   occurred at approximately 5:30 P.M. this evening.

A single occupant was   driving a 2003 Chevy Tahoe southbound on S.W. 56th Street between West Denton Road and West Yankee Hill Road. Evidence indicates the vehicle lost   control on the gravel road as it crested a hill. The vehicle then entered   the west ditch, struck a fence, entered a field and rolled multiple times. 

 The driver was ejected during the rollovers.

Deputies, S.W. Fire & Rescue,   Lincoln Fire & Rescue, and Star Care all responded to the scene. Lifesaving measures were attempted but the driver was declared deceased at the   scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death.  A seat belt   was not in use and alcohol is believed to be a factor. The investigation is continuing.

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