South Dakota

One Person Killed in Accident at 474th Ave and 242nd St near Dell Rapids, SD

Date
August 4, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

242nd St, Trent, SD, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
474th Ave and 242nd St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 and a Semi-Truck were involved in a collision


What Happened

South Dakota Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at 474th Ave and 242nd St near Dell Rapids, SD on August 4th, 2023. Police say the incident involved a northbound Ford F-150 that allegedly crossed a center line, traveling into a southbound lane. It then collided with a semi-truck, the truck veering into a ditch in the crash. Both vehicles caught fire, leaving the driver of the Ford with fatal injuries. The other driver had suspected minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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