Executive Summary
- Two people died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 385 near Hill City, S.D.
- The vehicle, a 2003 Toyota 4Runner, left the roadway and rolled several times.
- Both occupants were ejected from the SUV and sustained fatal injuries.
- The South Dakota Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Two individuals were pronounced dead following a single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday evening on U.S. Highway 385, approximately 10 miles north of Hill City, South Dakota. The incident occurred near mile marker 92 involving a southbound vehicle, according to preliminary reports from the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Investigators stated that a 2003 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound when the vehicle veered off the roadway to the right. The SUV subsequently tripped and rolled multiple times before coming to a rest in the east ditch. Authorities confirmed that both occupants were ejected from the vehicle during the sequence of events and sustained fatal injuries.
The identities of the victims have been withheld pending the notification of family members. Officials noted that it is currently unknown which individual was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. The South Dakota Highway Patrol emphasized that all details are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
Traffic Safety Investigation
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is leading the inquiry to establish the definitive cause of the accident. Investigators are expected to reconstruct the scene to determine if factors such as speed, mechanical failure, or driver distraction contributed to the loss of control. As the investigation remains active, authorities have not released further details regarding potential contributing circumstances.
