Davison County Fatal Crash

What:    Single vehicle fatal crash
Where:  Interstate 90, mile marker 331, Mitchell, SD city limits
When:   5:12 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Vehicle 1: 2018 Dodge Ram
Driver 1: 34-year-old male from Pierre, SD, fatal injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes 
Passenger 1a: 38-year-old female from Pierre, SD, fatal injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes 
Passenger 1b: 1-year-old female from Pierre, SD, minor injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes 
Passenger 1c: 3-year-old male from Pierre, SD, minor injuries
Seat belt Used: Yes


Davison County, S.D. – Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near mile marker 331 in Mitchell, SD.

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

Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2018 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 between the two Mitchell, SD exits when the vehicle entered the south ditch and struck a guard cable near an upcoming bridge over Rowley Street. The vehicle fell onto Rowley Street where it struck a retaining wall, and came to rest on its side.

The driver and front seat passenger sustained fatal injuries. Two infant passengers sustained minor injuries.

All occupants were wearing a seat belt.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is 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.