One Person Dead in Pedestrian Deadwood Crash

Lawrence County, S.D.- One person died Wednesday evening in a car vs. pedestrian crash in Deadwood, SD.

The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.

Preliminary crash information indicates a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling westbound toward Deadwood, SD. The Hyundai traveled through the intersection of 14A and Main Street and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian attempting to cross 14A in a crosswalk.

The 26-year-old female driver of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was not injured.

She was wearing a seatbelt.

Charges are pending.

The 38-year-old male pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.

Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

 

What:    Single vehicle vs. Pedestrian fatal crash

Where:  US Hwy 16A, Mile Marker 41, within Deadwood city limits

When:   6:23p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023

 

Driver 1: Female, 26, Not injured

Vehicle 1: 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

Pedestrian 1: Male, 38, Fatal injuries