Authorities identify Illinois motorcyclist killed in crash

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HERMOSA, S.D. – Authorities have identified a Hamilton, IL man who died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday afternoon, six miles west of Hermosa, SD.

Preliminary crash information indicates Harvey D. Gipe Jr., the driver of a 2020 Harley Davidson CVO was traveling westbound on SD Highway 36 near mile marker 39.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve and entered the north ditch, struck a driveway approach, and rolled. Mr. Gipe became separated from his motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.

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The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.