CUSTER, S.D. – One person died Tuesday morning in a truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer.
Names of the two drivers are not yet being released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved.
A 2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU motorcycle and a 2008 Freightliner truck hauling gravel were both northbound on U.S. Highway 385. As the truck tried to pass the motorcycle, the motorcycle began a left-hand turn into an approach. The two vehicles collided.
The 70-year-old male driver of the motorcycle was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The 64-year-old male truck driver was not injured. He was wearing a seat belt.
A charge is pending against the truck driver.
