HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – One person died late Friday night in a motorcycle- vehicle crash that occurred north of Hot Springs.
Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family.
A 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix was northbound on U.S. Highway 385 when it collided with a southbound 2016 Harley Davidson FLHXS motorcycle which was traveling in the northbound lane. The 37-year-old male driver of the motorcycle, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene.
The 29-year-old male driver of the Grand Prix suffered serious non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to a Rapid City hospital. Three juvenile passengers each suffered minor injuries. All four vehicle occupants were wearing seat belts.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
