Three vehicle accident on I-90 claims life of 80-year-old man

BELVIDERE, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says an 80-year-old Belvidere, SD man died following a collision Sunday afternoon near Kadoka, SD.

Preliminary crash information indicates a 1997 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 157. At the same time, a 2024 Honda Civic and 2024 Freightliner Cascadia were traveling westbound on I-90. The driver of the Dodge Ram lost control of the vehicle in icy conditions, crossed the median, entered the westbound lanes, and struck the other two vehicles.

The driver of the Ram, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to a Rapid City hospital. He passed away from his injuries November 25.

The 33-year-old driver of the Honda Civic had minor injuries, but an 11-year-old male passenger in the vehicle received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Freightliner, a 36-year-old male from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, had no injuries.

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

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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