PARKSTON, S.D. — A 51-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Sept. 26, east of Parkston.
Two others were injured in the crash, which occurred at about 4:05 p.m. on South Dakota Highway 44. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said a 2014 Chevrolet Cruz was headed west when the driver failed to follow a roadway curve and the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane.
The driver of that vehicle was a 19-year-old woman. She suffered serious non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Parkston's hospital. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to officials.
The other vehicle involved was a 2007 Ford Mustang, and the driver was a 59-year-old man. He sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Parkston hospital. The passenger, who authorities say was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Charges are pending against both drivers. Names of the people involved are not being released at this time, pending notification of family.
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The South Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
