An 81-year-old man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the afternoon of Friday April 12, two miles west of Fort Pierre, SD.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2018 Chevy Silverado was traveling on US Highway 18 and crossed over into the oncoming lane. The driver of a 2010 Dodge Ram was in the oncoming lane and tried to swerve around to avoid the Silverado, but was unable to do so, resulting in a head on collision, on the passenger side of each truck. Both drivers sustained injuries and were transported by Pierre AMR ambulance to St. Mary Hospital in Pierre for treatment.
However, on Sunday April 28, the driver of the Silverado died as a result of his injuries.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
