Sep 06, 2021

Lincoln man killed in head-on crash with semitrailer

Posted Sep 06, 2021 7:35 PM

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a Lincoln man has died in a head-on crash involving a semitrailer near Lincoln.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Sunday afternoon on Highway 2.

Investigators say a pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Eli Miller was eastbound on the highway when it crossed the center line and collided with the westbound semi.

Miller was declared dead at the scene. The 47-year-old driver of the semi was taken to a Lincoln hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.