Charles Mix County, S.D.- One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Charles Mix County.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the 97-year-old driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling eastbound on SD Hwy 44 about 2 miles east of Platte, SD. For unknown reasons the driver crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming 1994 Peterbilt tractor/trailer.
The semi entered the north ditch where it overturned onto its side and came to rest. The Chevrolet Avalanche came to rest in the middle of the highway facing a northerly direction. The driver of the Avalanche was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the Peterbilt was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
What: Two vehicle fatal crash
Where: SD Hwy 44, Mile marker 310, 2 miles east of Platte, SD
When: 3:50 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2024
Driver 1: Male, 34, Minor injuries
Vehicle 1: 1994 Peterbilt 379
Driver 2: Male, 97, Fatal injuries
Vehicle 2: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche