By Lori EhdeLuverne’s Chris Ashby, 16, was killed Wednesday afternoon in an accident south of Luverne on Highway 75.According to the Minnesota State Patrol accident report, the accident occurred at 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of 71st Street and Highway 75 three miles south of Luverne.Ashby’s 2006 Honda Civic was broadsided by a semi driven by 42-year-old Todd Wessels, of Ellsworth.The report stated that both vehicles were headed south when Ashby did a U-turn on the highway and was struck by the semi.Ashby was pronounced dead at the scene. Wessels' condition was unknown at the time the State Patrol report was released.Cars lined the road and driveway at the home of Ashby’s parents, Gene and Barb Ashby, just east of Luverne later that day, and a wooden cross was erected at the site of the fatality.The Luverne Elementary School gymnasium will be the location for visitation and funeral services.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and the funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. SaturdayDingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, is handling arrangements.Ashby was known in Luverne as good student, gifted athlete and loyal friend and family member.The Star Herald Web site will publish a complete obituary on Friday. Its Thursday, July 13, edition will also feature a story about Ashby and how those close to him will remember him.