South Dakota

Kelley Rodriguez Killed in Accident at I-29 in Brookings, SD

Published on: November 17, 2022

Date of Accident
November 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Kelley Rodriguez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-29, Brookings, SD, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-29 in Brookings, SD on November 16th, 2022. Police say the incident involved a tanker truck colliding with the rear of a Chevrolet Equinox that was stationary in a travel lane for unknown reasons. The 40-year-old driver, Kelley Rodriguez, was killed in the collision. The tanker truck driver, identified as 39-year-old James Vaniperen, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Dakota State Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Equinox, Mack truck
Road/Highway
I-29
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Equinox was struck by a Mack truck

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