The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances
surrounding a two-vehicle fatal crash east of Ravenna on Highway 2 near the intersection of Pawnee Road. The crash occurred at approximately 4:55 AM on Friday, March 19, 2021. The two-vehicle crash resulted in the death of one occupant and injury to others.
According to preliminary investigation, two vehicles collided in a head on crash on Hwy 2. The crash involved a westbound 2016 Chevrolet pickup driven by Sergio Tinajero, age 25 of Grand Island, NE. He was a lone occupant. The eastbound 2019 Ford SUV was driven by Jessica Ehlers, age 35 of Grand Island, NE. There were 4 additional occupants in this vehicle. One of the occupants, Curtis Deines, age 52 of Chadron, NE died the scene.
All remaining persons, all adults, were transported from the scene to CHI-GSH in Kearney.
Members of the Buffalo County Fatality Accident Investigation Team, Kearney Police Department, Ravenna Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Buffalo County Attorney’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol, AirCare and Paramedics of the CHI Good Samaritan Health Systems and NE Dept of Transportation all assisted at the scene. A portion of Highway 2 near the crash site was closed for approximately 5 hours during the investigation.
Next of Kin have been notified. The Buffalo County Attorney has ordered an
autopsy. Investigation is continuing.
