Trucker dies in collision of two semis

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jul 25, 2008 at 7:04 AM MST

Story Updated: Jul 25, 2008 at 7:04 AM MST

BILLINGS - A 43-year-old man from Minot, N.D. was killed in the collision of two semi tractor-trailers near Sidney.

The Montana Highway Patrol says the first semi was westbound on Secondary 23 and turning left onto Secondary 202 Thursday morning when the second semi tried to pass in a no-passing zone. The semis collided and the driver of the passing semi was ejected and killed. His name hasn't been released.

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