A horse was struck and killed by a vehicle early Tuesday morning on South Dakota Highway 44 near 469th Street, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m., and the horse died on impact. Another horse may be loose, though this has not been confirmed.
Authorities are currently trying to contact the owner and are asking the public for assistance.
Anyone with information is urged to call 605-764-5651.