Man dies in two-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche

South Dakota Department of Public Safety
Posted 9/4/24

BELLE FOURCHE — An 85-year-old man died from injuries sustained Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche.

The names of the persons involved have not been released pending …

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Man dies in two-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche

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BELLE FOURCHE — An 85-year-old man died from injuries sustained Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche.

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

Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2019 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 212 near mile marker 24 when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the driver of an eastbound 2014 GMC Sierra.

The driver of the Ford was taken to a Spearfish health center with minor injuries. The driver of the GMC was taken to a hospital in Rapid City with life-threatening injuries and then died from those injuries. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

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