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One Dead in McPherson County Crash

One Dead in McPherson County Crash

Photo: WNAX


One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Leola.

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

Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled.

The 38-year-old driver later died as a result of his injuries at an Aberdeen hospital. He was wearing a seat belt.

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

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