A Wentworth woman was killed in South Dakota storm; 2nd death reported

Lethal winds and tornadoes Thursday that stretched throughout jap South Dakota claimed a minimum of two lives.

Authorities introduced throughout a morning information convention {that a} Wentworth girl was killed within the storm Thursday night south of Colton when struck by storm particles.

Beforehand:One fatality confirmed in Sioux Falls after widespread storms Thursday night

Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead stated the sufferer, 61-year-old Wendy Lape, was touring house along with her husband in a car when the incident occurred at 5:11 p.m. as straight line winds arrived to the realm. 

“The wall of mud and filth and particles hit them. They slowed right down to most likely underneath 5 miles per hours due to the virtually zero visibility from the blowing particles and a bit of wooden got here by way of the window of the automobile,” the sheriff stated, noting that storm particles had restricted first responders’ entry to the seen.

Close by residents used heavy equipment to assist clear the roadways, he stated.

Extra:Gov. Noem, Mayor Paul TenHaken present updates on storm harm and response

Lape succumbed to her accidents Friday morning. 

Information of Lape’s demise follows after the Sioux Falls Emergency Administration Division reported a Sioux Falls resident additionally perished within the storm. Particulars haven’t but been launched. 

It is a growing story. Examine again for updates.