APRIL 8, 2024:
A passenger in a single vehicle crash suffered fatal injuries April 1, on Interstate 29 near Baltic, SD.
Preliminary crash information indicates Bhanu M. Vejendla, the driver a 2024 Volvo, left the roadway and entered the median after losing control of the vehicle due to poor weather conditions. The vehicle rolled before coming to a final rest. There were four occupants in the vehicle and three were ejected from the vehicle, one of which, Revanth Aachanta, a 21-year-old male from Madison, SD, received fatal injuries. The other three occupants received serious non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. Seatbelt use is under investigation.
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.
APRIL 1, 2024:
A passenger in a single vehicle crash suffered fatal injuries Monday morning (April 1, 2024) three miles northwest of Baltic.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver a 2024 Volvo left the roadway and entered the median after losing control of the vehicle due to poor weather conditions. The vehicle rolled before coming to a final rest. There were four occupants in the vehicle and three were ejected from the vehicle, one of which received fatal injuries. The other three occupants received serious non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. Seatbelt use is under investigation.
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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