Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information
Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug 03, 2024, to 6 a.m. Tuesday August 06, 2024
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 62 | 7 | 69 | 71 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 114 | 19 | 133 | 118 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 60 | 15 | 75 | 68 |
| Total Citations | 430 | 216 | 646 | 793 |
| Total Warnings | 1153 | 603 | 1756 | 2292 |
| Cash Seized | 11,094.00 | 0 | 11,094.00 | $0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 7 | 12 | 19 | 26 |
| Injury Accidents | 7 | 11 | 18 | 33 |
| Fatal Accidents | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| # of Fatalities | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Fatal Crashes:
On 08/05/2024 at 10:14 a.m., a 2023 Harley Davidson FLHXSE was traveling southbound on US 85 near mile marker 45. A 2013 Toyota Tacoma was attempting to exit I-90 and enter US 85. After stopping, the driver of the Toyota entered US 85 in front of the 2023 Harley Davidson as it was approaching. The 2023 Harley Davidson struck the Toyota at the intersection. The driver of the 2023 Harley Davidson received fatal injuries. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured. The driver of the Harley Davidson was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the Toyota was wearing a seatbelt.
On 08/05/2024 at 11:26 a.m., a 2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was traveling westbound in a group of motorcycles on Nemo Road. A 2015 Harley Davidson Breakout was traveling eastbound in a group of motorcycles. As the motorcycles entered a curve, the driver of the 2015 Harley Davidson Breakout failed to negotiate the curve and crossed the centerline. The driver of the 2003 Harley Davidson attempted to avoid crashing but lost control of his motorcycle in the process and overturned. The driver separated from the motorcycle as it slid in the roadway. The driver of the 2015 Harley Davidson was unable to avoid the other driver in the roadway and struck him, causing the 2015 Harley Davidson Breakout to overturn. The driver of the 2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was not wearing a helmet and received fatal injuries. The driver of the 2014 Harley Davidson Breakout was wearing a helmet and received life threatening injuries.
Injury Crashes:
On 08/05/2024 at 11:12 a.m., a 2000 Harley Davidson FLHTCI was traveling northbound on Vanocker Canyon Road Road when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The driver separated from the motorcycle as it entered the ditch, causing serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was wearing a helmet.
On 08/05/2024 at 3:22 p.m., a red 2022 Harley Davidson Road Glide was traveling west on SD 87 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle overturned and slid across the centerline. A black 2022 Road Glide was traveling east on SD 87. The driver of the black Road Glide was able to stop, prior to the sliding motorcycle striking it. The driver and passenger of the red Road Glide received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the black Road Glide was uninjured. Neither driver nor the passenger was wearing a helmet.
On 08/05/2024 at 4:01 p.m., a 2016 Harley Davidson Touring motorcycle was traveling eastbound on US 16A when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The driver and passenger were separated from the motorcycle as it entered the ditch, causing minor injuries to both occupants. The driver was not wearing a helmet. The passenger was wearing a helmet.
On 08/05/2024 at 5:42 p.m., a 2022 Harley Davidson FLHX was traveling east on Old Hill City Road when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The driver separated from the motorcycle as it entered the ditch, causing minor injuries. The driver was not wearing a helmet.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating these crashes. All information released so far is only preliminary.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
