(KLZA)--The Johnson County, Nebraska Sheriff's Office received an emergency call for a single-vehicle crash about 1 mile west of Sterling Friday morning shortly before 1:30.

According to a release, the sole occupant of a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup, 74-year-old James Young of Adams, was pronounced dead at the scene. A seat belt was in use.

The release says the wreck is being investigated by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska State Patrol. Sterling Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.