South Dakota

Driver Killed in Accident at I-90 near Sturgis, SD

Published on: August 17, 2023

Date of Accident
August 16, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-90, Sturgis, SD, USA

What Happened

Are authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-90 near Sturgis, SD on August 16th, 2023. Police say the incident happened when an eastbound semi-truck left the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle is said to have struck the end a bridge it was approaching before falling into a nearby median. From there, the truck hit a train parked on the tracks bellow. The driver, who was not publicly identified, was hospitalized with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-90
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck left the roadway before falling into a median and hitting a parked train

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