Hutchinson County crash kills one

A 92-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash near Menno, South Dakota on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 18 and U.S. Highway 81 just before 1 p.m.

A 2008 Chevrolet Express was driving south on U.S. Highway 81 when it was struck by a 2022 Lincoln UT that failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection. The Chevrolet and the Lincoln both entered the ditch.

The driver of the Lincoln was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

The names of those involved will not be released until family members have been notified.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.