A North Platte Priest was life flighted to Kearney after his van collided with a semi truck late Monday night.

It happened just after 10:45pm at mile marker 206 near Gothenburg.

Nebraska State Patrol says a west bound semi driven by Zeeshan Ghaffer of New York over corrected and rolled after it ran off the interstate.

That's when they they say a second car, also driving west, hit the semi.

The driver of that car, Father Mark Seiker of North Platte -- was life flighted to CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

CHI Health says Seiker is listed in Serious condition because he still needs access to around the clock care.

A third truck driven by Nathaniel Eddins of North Platte was also heading west, but dispatchers say he drove into a ditch to avoid the collision.

West bound lanes were closed until around 1:30 Tuesday morning.

Traffic was diverted from Gothenburg to Brady.

A Rosary Service was held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Tuesday at 7:30pm to pray for Father Seiker.

People joined together in prayer hoping that Father Seiker will come home safely.

Many people arrived early, and the sanctuary filled up quickly.

Church members say they will continue to pray for Father Seiker during this difficult time.