A Michigan man was found guilty Tuesday in the death of a 71-year-old Gretna woman, who was killed in a crash last February.
46 year old Abram Sollman was found guilty Tuesday of motor vehicle homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and reckless driving.
The verdict was handed down by Sarpy County District Court Judge George Thompson. Sentencing has been scheduled for Feb. 24, 2020.
"This was a difficult case, and we think this was a just verdict," said Bonnie Moore, Chief Deputy Attorney of Sarpy County. "Our thoughts are with the family of the victim."
Investigators say 71 year old Cassandra Clausen was attempting a left turn from North Star Drive in Sarpy County to Highway 6 when Sollman struck her Honda CRV with his Volkswagen Jetta.
Clausen died in the hospital. Investigators determined that Sollman was driving at least 18 mph over the speed limit and had a blood-alcohol level of .197.
"Recently our community has experienced an increase in fatality collisions," Moore said. "Our office appreciates the professional work of the investigators and first responders. Their work is critical to the prosecution of these types of cases."