South Dakota

Man Killed in Accident at Hwy 34 near Phillip, SD

Published on: September 19, 2024

Date of Accident
September 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 34, Phillip, SD

What Happened

South Dakota Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at Hwy 34 near Phillip, SD on September 18th, 2024. Police are saying the incident involved a semi-truck striking the rear of a second semi-truck that was allegedly parked with active hazard flashers. The driver of the first truck, who was not publicly identified, was fatally injured. The driver of the parked truck, also not publicly identified, was allegedly seriously injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 34
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with rear of a parked semi-truck

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