A 22 year old female has died Thursday (Feb. 12, 2026) from injuries received in a traffic accident following a pursuit last week (Feb. 5, 2026, at 7:14am) in Rapid City.
According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, during an attempted traffic stop for not having any license plates, the driver of a 2012 Jeep Liberty failed to pull over and a pursuit was initiated. At one point, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, entering the intersection of North Cherry Avenue and East North Street and was struck by a 2022 Ford F350 traveling eastbound on East North Street.
The driver and three passengers in the Jeep sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and was also transported to the hospital.
Charges are pending on two occupants of the Jeep.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Vehicle 1: 2012 Jeep Liberty
Driver: 30-year-old male from Rapid City, SD, serious, non-life-threatening injuries
Seat belt Used: No
Charges Pending: Yes
Passenger 1a: 43-year-old female from Pine Ridge, SD, minor injuries
Seat belt Used: No
Charges Pending: Yes
Passenger 1b: 22-year-old female, fatal injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes
Passenger 1c: 35-year-old female from Rapid City, SD, serious, non-life-threatening injuries
Seat belt Used: Under investigation
Passenger 1d: 20-year-old male from Box Elder, SD, serious, non-life-threatening injuries
Seat belt Used: No
Vehicle 2: 2022 Ford F-350
Driver 2: 31-year-old male from Rapid City, SD, minor injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes
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