Superior man dies in crash between two semis

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

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Chester Nebraska in Chester, Nebraska: A fatal crash occurred on a Thursday morning when a westbound semi stopped at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 8 in Chester, Thayer County, Nebraska, entered the intersection and crossed Highway 81 into the path of a southbound semi. The driver of the westbound semi, Everette L. Ziegler, 71, of Superior, was ejected from the vehicle and died of his injuries. The southbound semi’s driver, a 61‑year‑old man from Minnesota, was wearing his seat belt and suffered only minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Everette L. Ziegler Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Superior man dies in crash between two semis

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