Superior man dies in crash between two semis

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chester, Nebraska
intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 8
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Chester Nebraska in Chester, Nebraska: A 71-year-old Superior man died after a crash between two semis on Thursday morning in Thayer County, Nebraska. Just after 10 a.m., a westbound semi stopped at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 8 at Chester entered the intersection and crossed into the path of a southbound semi. The driver of the westbound semi was unrestrained, was ejected from the semi, and died of his injuries. The driver of the southbound semi, a 61-year-old man from Minnesota, was wearing his seat belt and sustained minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Everette L. Ziegler Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Superior man dies in crash between two semis

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