One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Leola, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
The single vehicle crash happened around 3 a.m. Monday on Highway 10, mile marker 245, according to Tony Mangan, spokesperson for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
A 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled, Mangan said.
The 38-year-old driver later died as a result of his injuries at an Aberdeen hospital. He was wearing a seat belt, according to Mangan.
The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members, Mangan said.
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A Rapid City man has been identified as the person who died Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash west of Box Elder.
Preliminary crash information indicates a 2005 Jeep Cherokee was eastbound on Country Road when the vehicle overturned.
Ty Brownotter, a 27-year-old passenger, died as result of injuries sustained in the crash. Juanita Wolfe of Rapid City, the 26-year-old female driver, suffered serious non-life threatening injuries. Two other male passengers, ages 21 and 25, received minor injuries.
Charges are pending against the driver. Seat belt use for all of the occupants is under investigation.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
Rapid City man identified as victim in fatal crash
A Rapid City man has been identified as the person who died Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash west of Box Elder, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
The crash happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday, near the intersection of Country Road and Cordes Lane, according to Tony Mangan, spokesperson for the South Dakota Highway Patrol. A 2005 Jeep Cherokee was eastbound on Country Road when the vehicle overturned.
Ty Brownotter, a 27-year-old passenger, died as result of injuries sustained in the crash. The 26-year-old female driver suffered serious non-life threatening injuries, Mangan said. Two other male passengers, ages 21 and 25, received minor injuries.
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