(KNZA)-- A two-vehicle collision on U.S. 75 Highway in Brown County Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of a Texas motorcyclist.   

The Kansas Highway Patrol says killed in the wreck about two miles south of Sabetha was 77-year-old Arnold Sherrell, of Dripping Springs, Texas.

The Patrol says Sherrell attempted to pass a northbound semi and his Harley Davidson motorcycle was struck head-on by southbound semi-tractor trailer.  The semi left the roadway and caught fire.

Sherrell, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The semi driver, 45-year-old Columbus, Ohio resident Tonya Vogt, was transported to the Sabetha Community Hospital for treatment of possible injuries.

The wreck, which was reported shortly before 3:00, closed down a portion of U.S. 75 Highway for a period of time.