Lawrence County, S.D. (KFGO) – Two people died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Eastern S.D.
The SUV was traveling eastbound on SD Highway 34 near Whitewood, S.D. when it crossed the centerline into the path of a westbound pickup truck. The vehicles collided in the westbound lane near mile marker 24.
The 24-year-old male driver of the SUV was ejected as the vehicle came to rest in the eastbound lane and was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup continued into the ditch. An 87-year-old female passenger in the truck was also pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup, a 55-year-old male, suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
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