WAYNE – Earlier this week the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two-vehicle collision east of Wayne.
According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, the accident was on Hwy 35 near milepost 36, around 6 a.m. (Wayne Police Department media bulletin).
An eastbound semi-truck driven by Tyson Hostert was struck by a west bound vehicle driven by Pedro Lopez. The impact caused the semi-truck to enter the south ditch. Lopez’s vehicle entered the north ditch, caught fire, and was considered a total loss. Lopez was transported to Providence Medical Center for treatment of his injuries while Hostert and his passenger were not injured.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Nebraska State Patrol, Wayne Volunteer Fire Department, Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department and Providence Medical Center.
The collision remains under investigation.