According to Ted M. Lohrberg, Pierce County Attorney, at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2025, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office was notified by an Iphone notification of a possible accident in rural Pierce County. Hadar Fire and Rescue, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, the Nebraska State Patrol, and Elkhorn Rural Public Power District all responded to an area east of 557 Avenue on 847 Road. Once at the location, it was found that a 2000 Ford Ranger Pickup, operated by Ryan Graverholt, 45, of rural Norfolk had left the road, struck a power pole and rolled.
Mr. Graverholt was thrown from the pickup and found deceased at the scene. It appeared that no seat belts had been in use and icy roads contributed to the accident.
