A Des Moines sports radio host was killed Tuesday after being struck by a semitrailer on Interstate Highway 80 near the east mixmaster.

Gantry "Wolfgang" Miller, who co-hosted "The Drive with Wolfgang and Steen" for 1700 AM The Champ, was killed after being hit while on the shoulder of the road. The station posted a message about his death on Twitter and its website.

The 44-year-old West Des Moines man was stopped on the right shoulder of I-80 near mile marker 140 about 9:45 a.m., according to a news release from the Iowa State Patrol. After exiting his 1996 Ford Explorer, he was struck by a passing semi driven by Terry Peters, 67, of Fairfield.

"It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of our dear friend and fellow broadcaster, Gantry “Wolfgang” Miller," the message read.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time."

Miller was pronounced dead at the scene. The wreck is under investigation. Several took to social media Tuesday to remember "Wolfgang," writing about his passion for Iowa sports and easy-going personality.

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