Yankton County, S.D.- A 5-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle in Yankton, SD this morning.
The names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a Chevy Silverado was reentering the roadway on east 19th Street near Mulberry Street at a four-way stop. At the same time, a 5-year-old child was crossing the street and was struck by the truck. The driver did not see the child. The child was transported to a Yankton hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.
The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
What: Single vehicle/pedestrian fatal crash
Where: E 19th Street and Mulberry Street, Yankton, SD
When: 8:20 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2024
Driver 1: Male, 60 years old from Yankton, SD, no injuries
Vehicle 1: Chevy Silverado
Seat Belt Used: Yes
Pedestrian: Female, 5 years old from Yankton, SD, fatal injuries