South Dakota

Jean-Pierre Petit Killed in Accident at I-29 near Brookings, SD

Published on: June 16, 2022

Date of Accident
June 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jean-Pierre Petit
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-29, Brookings, SD, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-29 near Brookings, SD on June 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:52 a.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck operated by 65-year-old Mark Akkerman collided with a bicyclist headed southbound along the fogline. The cyclist, identified as 53-year-old Jean-Pierre Petit was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and died on June 13th. Akkerman was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Bicycle, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-29
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck collided with a bicyclist

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