SARPY COUNTY, Nebraska - The Sarpy County Sheriff’s and attorney’s offices gave an update Monday morning on the investigation into the June 17 crash that left four Gretna High School students dead. Another girl was hospitalized.
The victims who died in that crash were 15 year old Alexandria Minardi, 16 year old Addisyn Pfeifer, 16 year old Kloe Odermatt and 16 year old Abigail Barth. Injured was 15 year old Roan Brandon.
Sheriff Jeff Davis said that much time was spent on the investigation that included 400 hours into the scene of and circumstances leading up to the crash at 180th and Platteview Road. They also received 97 tips, conducted 40 interviews and served 22 search warrants.
Sheriff Davis says, "While all of this did not lead to the source of the alcohol in this accident, we have made 12 additional arrests of teenagers for shoplifting alcohol from two Gretna area stores. Deputies also made three minor-in-possession arrests that occurred after-hours on school grounds and one arrest for possession of fake identification."
The investigation shows teens at a party happening the same night as the crash had been using clear plastic water bottles to conceal alcohol. However, the girls involved in the crash were not at that party. The driver of the vehicle was legally intoxicated and the vehicle was traveling at 90 mph.
Davis says they have no information to allow for any criminal charges to be filed in connection to this deadly crash.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Sarpy County Crime Stoppers at 402-592-STOP.