Pennington County, S.D.- An 18-year-old man died Saturday evening in a two-vehicle crash four miles south of Rapids City, SD.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Upper Spring Creek Road. The driver of a 2022 Honda Ridgeline was traveling westbound on the same road and began making a left turn onto Arena Drive when the oncoming motorcycle struck the rear passenger side of the pick-up.
The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the pick-up had no injuries.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
What: Two vehicle fatal crash
Where: Upper Spring Creek Road & Arena Drive, four miles south of Rapid City, SD
When: 5:03 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024
Driver 1: Male, 18, fatal injuries
Vehicle 1: 2023 Kawasaki ER400DPFNN
Helmet Use: Yes
Driver 2: Male, 89, no injuries
Vehicle 2: 2022 Honda Ridgeline
Seat Belt Use: Yes