Deuel County Fatal Crash


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What:    Two vehicle fatal crash
Where:  US 212, mile marker 399, 10 miles northeast of Clear Lake, SD
When:   5:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Driver 1: 53-year-old male from Sioux Falls, SD, fatal injuries
Vehicle 1: 2022 Chrysler Voyager LX
Seat Belt Used: Yes

Driver 2: 27-year-old male from White Bear Lake, MN, serious, non-life-threatening injuries
Vehicle 2: 2013 Ford Econoline
Seat Belt Used: Yes


Deuel County, S.D.-
A man died Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash near Clear Lake, SD.

The names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members.

Preliminary crash information indicates a 2022 Chrysler Voyager was traveling eastbound on US 212 near mile marker 399. At the same time, the driver of a 2013 Ford Econoline was traveling westbound on US 212 and crossed into the eastbound lanes to pass a vehicle in front of him. While passing, he collided head-on with the approaching vehicle.

The driver of the Chrysler Voyager passed away at the scene. The driver of the Ford Econoline was transported to a Sioux Falls hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

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.

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Note: Records of state-reportable crashes are now available at http://www.safesd.gov/  Records should be available about 10 days after the investigation is complete.