Trucker Killed After Semis Collide, Explode on I-80 in Wyoming
The crash happened around 3:10 p.m. near Rock Springs.
Sgt. Jeremy Beck says Justin Nzaramba, 25, of Aurora, Colorado, was headed west when his semi crossed the median and collided head-on with an eastbound semi being driven by Daniel J. Debeer, 33, of Ellsworth, Minnesota.
Get our free mobile app The collision created a large explosion causing both commercial trucks to become engulfed in flames, said Beck.
Debeer was ejected and died at the scene, but, due to the extent of damage, it s unknown if he was buckled up. Nzaramba was wearing his seat belt and treated at the scene.