Nebraska
Casper man dead after semi vs train collision in Nebraska
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – Nebraska officials are investigating a collision between a train and a semi truck which resulted in the death of a Casper resident.
The collision was reported around 2:45 pm on Tuesday, July 16 afternoon on US Highway 34 in Dundy County, located in the Southwest corner of Nebraska, bordering Colorado and Kansas.
The semi was attempting to cross the tracks when it collided with a BNSF locomotive, ejecting the two occupants of the semi. The men were transported to Wray Colorado Hospital for treatment
The passenger, identified as 61-year-old Steven Drinkwalter of Casper, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The driver, 46-year-old Matthew Drinkwalter of Midwest, Wyoming was flown to another hospital for further care.
There were no injuries or fatalities reported from those on the train.
The Dundy County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident.
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