(Algona, Iowa) — A fiery collision of two semi tractor-trailers in northern Iowa’s Kossuth County, Friday morning, left one man dead and another seriously injured. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened in the Algona city limits, a little before 9-a.m., Friday.

The Patrol reports a 2000 Freightliner semi driven by 49-year-old Chad Bjork, of Albert City, was southbound on 70th Avenue, and a 2006 Peterbilt semi driven by 48-year-old Allan Schuler, of Thompson, was eastbound 160th Street, when Bjork failed to yield to the right of way. His semi was struck by Schuler’s rig, in the middle of the intersection.

Both vehicles came to rest in the southeast ditch. Both caught fire and burned completely, according to the Patrol. Bjork was seriously injured. The man was not wearing a seat belt. He was airlifted to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Schuler died at the scene.