Police say Fentanyl found in car that caused multi-vehicle crash Monday

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Police in Rapid City believe Fentanyl may be involved in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred Monday at the intersection of E. North St. and Eglin Street.

Police say they responded to the crash and found the driver of a Toyota Camry, identified as 21-year-old Kaitlyn Twostrike unconscious behind the wheel. A passenger in the car was identified as 25-year-old Matthew Janis.

City officials say the investigation found the two had ingested fentanyl prior to the crash. Twostrike was resuscitated with Narcan before being transported to the hospital.

Police say that Twostrike lost consciousness while driving, causing the Camry to leave the road, pass through a field and strike other vehicles, all at a high speed. Fentanyl was found in the vehicle.

Twostrike has been arrested for DUI, Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving Under Revocation, and No Proof of Insurance. Janis was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Impersonation to Deceive Law Enforcement.

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