Minnehaha County, S.D.- A passenger in a single vehicle crash suffered fatal injuries this morning near Baltic, SD.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver a 2024 Volvo left the roadway and entered the median after losing control of the vehicle due to poor weather conditions. The vehicle rolled before coming to a final rest.
There were four occupants in the vehicle and three were ejected from the vehicle, one of which received fatal injuries. The other three occupants received serious non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital.
Seatbelt use is under investigation.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
What: Single vehicle fatal crash
Where: Interstate 29, mile marker 95, three miles NW of Baltic, SD
When: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2024
Driver 1: Male, 27, serious non-life-threatening injuries
Vehicle 1: 2024 Volvo Plus
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Passenger 1: Male, 21, fatal injuries
Seatbelt Use: Under investigation
Passenger 2: Male, 25, serious non-life-threatening injuries
Seatbelt Use: Under investigation
Passenger 3: Male, 23, serious non-life-threatening injuries
Seatbelt Use: Under investigation