Meade County, S.D.- A passenger in a UTV suffered fatal injuries yesterday in a single-vehicle crash near Sturgis, SD.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates a single UTV had left the roadway and struck a tree. A female passenger in the UTV was found deceased when emergency personnel arrived. The driver of the UTV was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
What: UTV fatal crash
Where: Forest Service Road 226, 30 miles Southwest of Sturgis, SD
When: 7:48 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024
Driver 1: Female, 37, minor injuries
Vehicle 1: 2021 Polaris General XP
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Helmet Use: No
Passenger 1: Female, 30, fatal injuries
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Helmet Use: No