OCTOBER 31, 2023:
A Custer man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday evening (Oct. 25, 2023) in a two vehicle crash 10 miles east of Custer.
Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates a 2003 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on US Hwy 16A near mile marker 33. The Ford was negotiating a left curve, slid on the slick road, and entered the oncoming lane. A 1973 Porsche 911 was traveling westbound at the same time and location. The front of the Ford struck the driver’s side of the Porsche. The Ford spun around and came to rest on the highway. The Porsche entered the ditch and came to rest against a tree.
The driver of the 2003 Ford Escape, Connor Owens, age 16, of Hermosa, SD sustained minor injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the 1973 Porsche 911, Ronald Shaw, age 66, of Custer, SD sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The passenger of the Porsche, Jill Shaw, age 64, of Custer, SD sustained minor injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
OCTOBER 26, 2023:
One person died Wednesday evening (Oct. 25, 2023) in a two vehicle crash 10 miles east of Custer.
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 2003 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on US Hwy 16A near mile marker 33. The Ford was negotiating a left curve, slid on the slick road, and entered the oncoming lane. A 1973 Porsche 911 was traveling westbound at the same time and location. The front of the Ford struck the driver’s side of the Porsche. The Ford spun around and came to rest on the highway. The Porsche entered the ditch and came to rest against a tree.
The 16-year-old male driver of the 2003 Ford Escape sustained minor injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The 66-year-old male driver of the 1973 Porsche 911 sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt. The 64-year-old female passenger of the Porsche sustained minor injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
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