Four teenagers were injured and one was killed in a single vehicle crash Sunday evening (Feb. 8, 2026, at 8:40pm) in Sturgis, SD.
The names of the persons involved have not been released.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on a gravel road on the Sturgis High School grounds. While attempting a left turn into a gravel lot, the driver lost control of the vehicle which slid, then rolled.
The 15 year old male driver and a 15 year old male passenger in the cab were wearing seat belts. The driver was not injured, and the passenger had minor injuries. Four teenagers riding in the pickup bed– three 14 year old males and one 15 year old male– were ejected. The three 14 year olds had minor injuries. The 15 year old was taken to Monument Health in Sturgis and later airlifted to a Rapid City hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Charges are pending against the driver.
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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