CUSTER, S.D. – Two people died Tuesday morning in a two vehicle crash in Custer, S.D.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates a 2017 Subaru Outback was stopped at the stop sign on Washington Street at its intersection with U.S. Highway 16A in Custer, S.D. At the same time, a 2022 Genuine Scooter Company Buddy moped was traveling eastbound on US 16A toward Washington St.
The Subaru Outback pulled out in front of the moped. The moped was not able to avoid a collision and struck the front driver’s side of the Outback. The driver and passenger of the moped became separated from the vehicle.
The 78-year-old female driver of the 2017 Outback was not injured.
She was wearing a seatbelt.
The 79-year-old male passenger of the 2017 Outback was not injured.
He was wearing a seatbelt.
The 67-year-old male driver of the 2022 Buddy moped sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
He was wearing a helmet.
The 74-year-old female passenger of the 2022 Buddy moped sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
