WHITE, S.D. – One person died Sunday evening in a crash east of White, S.D.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle were traveling south on 486th avenue. The lead motorcycle lost control going around a curve. The second motorcycle rear-ended the lead motorcycle. Both motorcycles came to rest in the west ditch.
The 29-year-old male driver of the second motorcycle was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The 32-year-old male driver of the lead motorcycle was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
Neither driver was wearing a helmet, and alcohol use is under investigation.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
