Hall County Christmas Eve Crash Claims Life

(Grand Island, NE) - On Dec. 24, 2025, at approximately 7:55 a.m., Hall County sheriff's deputies responded to the area of West Highway 30 and Husker Highway in reference to a two-vehicle injury accident.

A preliminary investigation indicates a 2024 GMC Sierra was traveling westbound in the
eastbound lanes of West Highway 30 when it collided with a 2019 Ford Rochester Armored
Vehicle traveling eastbound on W Highway 30 just south of Husker Highway.

The Sierra was being driven by Michael Danhauer, 65, of Aurora, Ne. Danhauer was transported
to St. Francis Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The armored vehicle was driven by Lucas Maynard, 24, of Aurora, Ne. There were two
passengers in the armored vehicle. A female who was transported to St. Francis Medical Center
with non-life-threatening injuries and a male, Robert Runion, 65, of Aurora, Ne. Runion was
declared deceased at the scene.

Seat belts were in use and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor.

Next of kin has been notified.

‘The Hall County Attorney's Office has ordered an autopsy. |

A Hall County accident reconstructionist continues to work on this ongoing investigation.
Potential criminal charges will be determined upon the completion of the investigation.

Hall County deputies were assisted by the Grand Island Police Department, The Nebraska State
Patrol, Grand Island Rural Volunteer Fire Department, Grand Island Fire Department, the Hall
County Roads Department and the Hall County Attorneys Office.

Any questions can be directed to Chief Deputy Josh Moline at the Hall County Sheriff's Office.