A man died Tuesday evening (Nov. 12, 2024) in a two-vehicle crash near Clear Lake.
The names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Chrysler Voyager was traveling eastbound on US 212 near mile marker 399. At the same time, the driver of a 2013 Ford Econoline was traveling westbound on US 212 and crossed into the eastbound lanes to pass a vehicle in front of him. While passing, he collided head-on with the approaching vehicle.
The 53 year old driver of the Chrysler Voyager– who is from Sioux Falls– passed away at the scene. The 27 year old driver of the Ford Econoline– who is from White Bear Lake, Minnesota– was transported to a Sioux Falls hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
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.
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