LINCOLN, Neb.(North Platte Post)- A Saturday, Dec. 3, crash on Interstate 80 near the Waverly Interchange (mm 409), in Lancaster County has claimed the life of a two-year-old Bellevue boy.

Just before 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, an eastbound 2006 Toyota Camry was struck from behind by an eastbound semi trailer truck. The impact crushed the rear of the car. The two-year-old and his father who was driving had to be extricated. They were both transported to BryanLGH-West in Lincoln.

Robert A. Curry, 2, Bellevue died at the hospital. His father, Robert J. Curry, 35, Bellevue was treated and released. The boy’s mother and one-year-old sister were also transported to the hospital. They were both treated and released. Everyone in the car was properly restrained. Both children were in car seats and the parents were wearing seat belts.

The driver of the semi, Leamond Pierce, 52, Claymont, DE was uninjured. A co-driver in the semi, James Fryer, 24, Chester, PA was transported to a BryanLGH-East in Lincoln, where he was treated and released.

The weather is believed to have played a role in the crash. The accident remains under investigation.