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(KLZA)-- The Nemaha County, Nebraska Sheriff's Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash about three miles south of Auburn on U-S Highway 75 shortly after 3:15 Wednesday morning.
A southbound semi tractor-trailer was struck between the front axle and drive axles by a northbound Chrysler Town & Country mini-van that crossed into the southbound lane. The driver of the truck was unable to avoid the collision.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured.
The driver and only occupant of the mini-van was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identification of the driver is being withheld pending the nofitication of next-of-kin.
Highway 75 was closed for several hours to process the scene and clear the roadway.
The Nemaha County Sheriff's Office and Nebraska State Patrol are investigating the crash.
Auburn Fire and Rescue and the Nemaha Fire Department also responded to the scene.
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