The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a 28 year old man died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred two miles northeast of Mitchell.
A 2008 Chrysler Town and County Van was eastbound on 250th Street when the vehicle eventually entered the south ditch, went through a barbed wire fence and into the James River. The time and date of the crash are still under investigation.
Authorities Wednesday morning recovered a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Van. A short time later, the body of a male was found along the river’s west shore about a quarter of a mile away.
Authorities are withholding the victim’s name until family members are notified.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The search continuing for more possible vehicle occupants.