A fatal single vehicle accident north of Kearney occurred Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just past 1 p.m. Tuesday to a single vehicle crash 5 miles north of Kearney that occurred south of 160 Road on Highway 10.
A mid-sized SUV had left the roadway, entered a ditch, vaulted and ejected the driver.
The driver was deceased at the scene.
Authorities identified the driver as Patrick Caddy, 65 of Ravenna. Caddy was the only occupant of the vehicle.
Next of kin has been notified.
An autopsy has been ordered.
Deputies were assisted by members of the Kearney Police Department, KVFD fire and rescue personnel, CHI-GSH paramedics, Buffalo County Attorney Office, and Nebraska Department of Transportation.
