PLEASANTON, Neb. — A Christmas Day crash in rural Buffalo County claimed the life of 17-year-old Gavin Reisbeck, a standout athlete at Ravenna High School, authorities confirmed Friday.
The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office reported that the accident occurred around 8:40 p.m. near the intersection of Grand Island Road and Cherry Road, about seven miles southeast of Pleasanton. Reisbeck was driving a pickup truck when it left the road, rolled, and struck a power pole. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers, all 15 years old and from the Ravenna area, were injured and transported to local hospitals. Their names have not been released.
Reisbeck, a junior, was a talented athlete known for his accomplishments in multiple sports. As the starting quarterback for the Bluejays football team, he led the team to a 6-2 record this fall, topping the roster in yards and touchdowns. On the basketball court, he was averaging 15 points and seven rebounds per game this season. Reisbeck also competed in golf, qualifying for the state tournament as a sophomore.
The Buffalo County Attorney’s Office has ordered an autopsy as the investigation continues. The Ravenna community is mourning the loss of a promising young leader and athlete.
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