***UPDATE***

A sad update to share Thursday night.

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Justin Santos, the 18-year-old from Scottsbluff was found dead after an apparent crash Thursday night. 

Authorities say his vehicle was located crashed along Highway 88 Thursday and that Santos had passed away from injuries suffered in the accident. 

"Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts," the state patrol said in a statement. "Thank you to all who helped look for him today."

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SCOTTSBLUFF, NE — The Nebraska State Patrol is asking for help in locating a Scottsbluff teen who is missing. 

18-year-old Justin Santos hasn't been seen since Wednesday night. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, he was traveling from La Grange, Wyoming to Redington, Nebraska on Highway 88 around the time of his disappearance. 

He was traveling in a van similar to the one pictured above. 

According to the NSP missing persons database, Santos is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 215 lbs with browns eyes and black hair.

Anyone who sees him or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to call 308-535-8047.