Superior Man Killed in Semi Crash at Chester Intersection

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

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Chester Nebraska in Chester, Nebraska: A two‑semi crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 8 in Chester on June 18, involving a westbound semi driven by 71‑year‑old Everette L. Ziegler of Superior and a southbound semi driven by 61‑year‑old Mark Ramsey of Little Falls, Minnesota. Ziegler failed to wear a seatbelt, was ejected from his vehicle during the collision, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation by the Thayer County Sheriff’s Department, Nebraska State Patrol, and Chester Fire and Rescue.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Everette L. Ziegler Driver Fatal
Mark Ramsey Driver Injured

Original reporting

Superior Man Killed in Semi Crash at Chester Intersection | Central Nebraska Today

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