A 64 year old woman from Mitchell died Monday from injuries sustained during a January 3 hit and run crash near Humboldt, South Dakota.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information indicates Patricia Dianne Archambeau, the driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, was traveling eastbound on I-90 when she attempted to pull off on the side of the road. At the same time, the Traverse was struck by an eastbound Semi pulling a trailer. The truck continued driving east after the crash and has yet to be located. Archambeau was transported to a Sioux Falls hospital. She died from her injuries January 5.
The investigation is ongoing. The Highway Patrol is seeking more information regarding a red 2018 to 2023 model year Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger side headlight. It was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90. The semi may have traveled on I-90, I-29 or other surrounding roadways from the Sioux Falls area. Any information about this vehicle, video, or pictures from 2:13 AM to 3:00 AM along I-90 and I-29 is appreciated.
To report tips or footage, please contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at 605-367-5700.
All information released is preliminary. The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.