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One Dead in Butte County Crash

One Dead in Butte County Crash

Photo: WNAX


A 55-year-old male died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash near Fruitdale.

The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members.

Preliminary information indicates that a Ford F250 pickup was eastbound on Valley 1 Road when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled.

The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation. All information is preliminary at this time.

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