Corson, S.D. – One person died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Corson, S.D.
The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on S.D. Highway 11 near mile marker 85. The motorcycle pulled over to the side of the road. A 2016 Hyundai Tucson was also traveling north on S.D. Highway 11 behind the motorcycle. As the Hyundai approached the motorcycle, the motorcycle turned out in front of the Hyundai to perform a U-turn. The Hyundai struck the motorcycle.
The 62-year-old male driver of the motorcycle died at an area hospital. He was not wearing a helmet.
The 28-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was not injured. She was wearing a seat belt.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.