A tragic two-vehicle accident in Hughes County on Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a 19-year-old male driver and serious injuries to a 27-year-old man.
The collision between a 2023 Chevy 2500 and a Jeep occurred on SD 1804 near mile marker 260, 11 miles north of Pierre.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and the names of those involved have been withheld pending family notification.
Seatbelt use is under scrutiny as authorities work to determine the factors contributing to the crash.