Head-on crash near Osceola leaves one person dead

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One person is dead after a head-on collision near Osceola.

Around 11:20 a.m. Thursday, responders were called to a report of an injury crash about 3 miles west of Osceola on Highway 92.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a westbound Chevy Suburban crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a semi. The crash caused the Suburban to catch fire.

The SUV’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi’s driver was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Their names are being withheld for the duration of the investigation.

An autopsy has been scheduled for the deceased driver.