A head-on crash has temporarily closed a portion of Highway 395 near Spring Valley Road in Gardnerville.

Nevada State Police troopers say the crash happened around 7 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Spring Valley Road.

NSP says a Ford Transit van crossed over into the southbound lane and collided with a semi-truck.

NSP says the van driver suffered life-threatening injuries and took that person to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

The roadway is expected to be closed for awhile as crews clear the crash site.