BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying the driver of a Jeep who struck a truck driver as he worked on the shoulder of Highway 75 Monday night.
The Jeep driver left two clues behind: Auto body parts from the Wrangler.
Deputies, Bellevue Police, and Bellevue Fire & Rescue responded to Highway 75 near Childs Road just after 7 p.m.
They found a 32-year-old Omaha man injured. Their investigation revealed that the victim was connecting a semi-tractor to a grain trailer on the right shoulder of northbound Highway. The driver of a maroon Jeep Cherokee came along and struck the man. The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.
The driver of the Jeep did not stop. However, the collision knocked of the Wrangler’s right-front and right-rear fender flares. The sheriff’s office provided pictures of the auto parts.
If you can help identify the driver, the owner of the vehicle, or the vehicle itself then call Sarpy County Crime Stoppers at 402-592-STOP (7867) or email kpercifield@sarpy.gov. A tip that leads to the identity of the driver can result in a cash reward.