Weekend crash claims life of Vermillion man

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VERMILLION, S.D. – A Vermillion man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 29 at exit 18.

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

Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2024 Subaru Outback was traveling northbound near mile marker 18 when his vehicle left the roadway, crossed the median and went into the southbound lane of traffic. The Outback struck the rear of a southbound Toyota Tundra, with both vehicles coming to rest in the west ditch.

The driver of the Subaru was transported to a Sioux City hospital where he died from his injuries. The driver of the Toyota was treated at the scene and released.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.