McCook County, S.D.- A Lennox, SD man died yesterday from injuries sustained in a September 19 crash in McCook County.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2022 GMC Yukon was traveling westbound on SD Highway 42 near the intersection of 451st Avenue. The driver of a 2002 Ford Ranger was southbound on 451st Avenue and stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with SD 42. Upon entering the intersection, the vehicles collided.
The driver and three passengers in the Yukon all sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Ranger sustained life-threatening injuries, and his passenger, serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ranger passed away from his injuries October 1.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
What: Two vehicle fatal crash
Where: SD Highway 42 and 451st Avenue, four miles north of Monroe, SD
When: 6:07 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024
Vehicle 1: 2022 GMC Yukon
Driver 1: 72-year-old male from Parkston, SD, minor injuries
Seatbelt Use: No
Passenger 1a: 77-year-old female from Parkston, SD, minor injuries
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Passenger 1b: 43-year-old female from Parkston, SD, minor injuries
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Passenger 1c: 51-year-old female from Parkston, SD, minor injuries
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Vehicle 2: 2002 Ford Ranger
Driver 2: 61-year-old male from Lennox, SD, fatal injuries
Seatbelt Use: No
Passenger 2: 58-year-old female from Lennox, SD, serious, non-life-threatening injuries
Seatbelt Use: Yes