YANKTON, S.D. – One person died this morning in a two-vehicle crash three miles north of Yankton, S.D.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates a 2005 Peterbilt Semi tractor trailer was traveling southbound on US 81 near mile marker 6. A 2014 Ford Escape was also traveling southbound on US 81 near mile marker 6. The Semi was turning right near a parking lot. The Escape hit the rear end of the Semi’s trailer. The Semi came to a stop in the intersection and the Escape came to a stop on the roadway.
The 37-year-old male driver of the 2005 Peterbilt Semi tractor trailer was not injured.
He was wearing a seatbelt.
The 44-year-old female driver of the 2014 Ford Escape sustained fatal injuries.
She was wearing a seatbelt.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash
