Two Dead in Separate South Dakota Crashes — Train Collision and Rollover Under Investigation
SIOUX FALLS, SD — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that occurred Saturday in separate parts of the state — one involving a train collision in Sanborn County and another a rollover in Lincoln County.
Train Collision In Sanborn County
The first crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 399th Avenue and 237th Street, roughly seven miles southwest of Woonsocket.
According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, a Ford F-350 pickup truck was stopped on the railroad tracks when it was unable to move before being struck by a BNSF train.
The 30-year-old male driver from Texas was pronounced dead at the scene. A 29-year-old passenger, also from Texas, suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Fatal Rollover Near Lennox
The second crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. Saturday in Lincoln County, near the intersection of 275th Street and Highway 17, approximately four miles north of Lennox.
Investigators say a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling east on 275th Street crossed the center line, entered the north ditch, and struck a field approach before coming to rest.
The 51-year-old passenger from Sioux Falls was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The 21-year-old male driver, also from Sioux Falls, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities say both incidents remain under investigation, and preliminary findings are subject to change as the Highway Patrol continues gathering evidence.
Officials urge drivers to remain vigilant — particularly on rural roadways and at railroad crossings — as fall conditions can reduce visibility during evening hours.
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