Fatal Car Crash at Intersection of Fort Crook and Cornhusker Road

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On Friday, September 23, 2022, at approximately 8:13 p.m., Bellevue Police and Fire Departments responded to a rollover crash at the intersection of Ft. Crook Road and Cornhusker Road. Officers were initially told that at least one victim had been ejected from their vehicle. Officers and Fire Personnel arrived, immediately assessed the scene, and performed emergency life-saving measures.

Upon investigating the crash, officers determined a blue Honda Odyssey, driven by 33-year-old Maria Diaz Castelan, was traveling southbound on Ft. Crook Road. The vehicle allegedly disregarded the red light at the traffic signal at Cornhusker Road, entered the intersection, and struck a Black GMC Envoy, driven by 23-year-old Kirsten Fritz, which was eastbound on Cornhusker Road. The Honda Odyssey also collided with a grey Kia Sorento, driven by 38-year-old Sally Harrington, which was also eastbound on Cornhusker Road at the time.

Officers immediately located one deceased victim, 30-year-old Victor Munoz Garcia, a passenger of the Honda Odyssey. Kirsten was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center but later died from her injuries. Sally, along with two additional passengers from her vehicle, 46-year-old Ladell Harington and a 16-year-old female, as well as Maria Diaz Castelan, were injured during the crash and transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The Sarpy Crash Team responded and processed the scene. No citations have been issued, pending additional investigation.