A crash on Interstate 80 near Beaver Crossing has claimed the life of a semi driver. The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-80 at mile marker 369.
The Nebraska State Patrol says a semi hauling cars was traveling eastbound and struck the back of a 2018 Mercedes SUV, then crossed the median and hit another semi head-on. The driver of the eastbound semi was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the westbound semi was transported to York General Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was not injured.
Westbound I-80 was closed for approximately three hours. The name of the driver killed hasn't been released pending notification of relatives.