A contractor was working on a large tower light pole along Interstate 229 near exit 9 Thursday (Jan. 9, 2025) when the pole began to lean and fell across the northbound lanes of I-229, striking a passing vehicle. The 60 year old driver from Sioux Falls sustained fatal injuries.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
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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