AUGUST 28, 2023:
A woman from Alcester has been identified as the person that died Thursday morning (Aug. 24, 2023) in a two-vehicle crash 2 miles outside Alcester.
Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates a 2020 Peterbilt Semi tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on 302nd Avenue while a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on S.D. Highway 11. The Semi did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection of SD 11 and 302nd Avenue and struck the Equinox as both entered the intersection. The Equinox rolled due to being struck. The Semi continued through the intersection and rolled onto its side coming to rest in the north ditch.
The driver of the Peterbilt Semi, Justin Cole, age 30, was not injured. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox, Sandra Johnson, age 81 sustained fatal injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
AUGUST 25, 2023:
One person died Thursday morning (Aug. 24, 2023) from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash 2 miles from Alcester.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates a 2020 Peterbilt Semi tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on 302nd Avenue while a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on SD Highway 11. The Semi did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection of SD 11 and 302nd Avenue and struck the Equinox as both entered the intersection. The Equinox rolled due to being struck. The Semi continued through the intersection and rolled onto its side coming to rest in the north ditch.
The 30-year-old male driver of the Peterbilt Semi was not injured. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The 81-year-old female driver of the Chevrolet Equinox sustained fatal injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
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