WINNER, S.D. – One person died early Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash west of Winner.
Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members.
A 2018 Mazda3 was eastbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the vehicle struck a male pedestrian walking on the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Charges are pending against the 38-year-old male driver of the vehicle. Neither he nor the 42-year-old female passenger were injured. Seat belt use by both occupants is under investigation.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.