A Kearney man died Tuesday evening after striking a power pole.
According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. near 160th and Poole Road.
A southbound pickup had entered an east ditch and struck a power pole.
Upon arrival, the victim was found deceased and 100 feet away from the vehicle.
The victim was identified as Scott King, 42, of rural Kearney.
Preliminary investigation indicated after striking the pole, a power line was down near the truck.
The Buffalo County Attorney’s Office has ordered an autopsy.
Deputies were assisted by members of the Kearney Police Department, KVFD fire and rescue personnel, CHI-GSH paramedics, Buffalo County Attorney Office and the Buffalo County Highway Department.
Next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing.
