OTOE COUNTY, Neb. — The Otoe County Sheriff’s Office said a Florida man was hit and killed by a semi on Highway 2.
The incident happened on Saturday around 12:30 p.m. near Highway 2 and County Road 42.
The preliminary investigation found a semi driver had pulled over onto the shoulder because of a mechanical issue.
The driver, 45-year-old Keith Brown of Florida, was hit when he was standing in the driving lane by another semi.
Brown was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Nebraska State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.