Two tragic incidents involving semi-trucks occurred recently in the Midwest. In Cass County, Nebraska, 88-year-old Chester Heidel was pronounced dead at the scene after his Ford Econoline van collided head-on with a semi-truck on Interstate 80 early Sunday morning; the truck driver suffered minor injuries. Meanwhile, in Kansas, 44-year-old Richard Hall from Overland Park was killed when he ran onto Interstate 135 and was struck by a semi-truck, which was unable to avoid him due to heavy traffic; the truck driver reported no injuries. Both crashes are under investigation, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the incidents. These events highlight ongoing concerns regarding roadway safety and the dangers associated with heavy traffic and pedestrian behavior near highways.