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Driver killed in crash with semi-truck near Helper

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CARBON COUNTY, Utah — A driver was killed after colliding with a semi-truck early Tuesday morning near Helper in Carbon County.

The crash happened on State Route 6 at milepost 228 between a van and a semi-truck, officials tell FOX 13 News.

Utah Highway Patrol later reported a semi-truck was pulling double trailers westbound when a vehicle, traveling eastbound crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit the truck.

The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead, UHP said.

The driver of the semi-truck was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released.

Eastbound traffic was temporarily diverted as an investigation and clean-up in the area commenced.

The identity of the person who died was not immediately made available as officials work to notify next of kin.