Update: Authorities identify accident victim

SCOTTSBLUFF -- At 5:58 a.m., today, the Scottsbluff Police Department was dispatched to an injury accident.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Ave I and Highway 26.

Upon arrival, it was determined that a 1995 Freightliner truck and trailer was eastbound in the right lane on Highway 26. The Freightliner had stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection. The signal turned green and the tractor trailer began to move forward into the intersection.

A 2000 Red Oldsmobile Bravada was also eastbound in the right lane on Highway 26. The Bravada collided with the rear of the trailer.

The 36-year-old Scottsbluff County driver of the Bravada was found to be deceased at the scene. The driver of the Freightliner was identified as Alfredo Chavira, 50, of Scottsbluff. Chavira was not injured in the collision, according to authorities. Authorities announced this morning, Josh Martin Span, 36, of Mitchell, driver of the Oldsmobile, died at the scene.