Construction flagger killed in Tuesday crash near Wessington

WESSINGTON, S.D. — A construction zone worker died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Wessington.

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

According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2022 Dodge Ram, a 27-year-old male, was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 14 near mile marker 319 and entered a construction zone. A construction worker was on scene directing westbound traffic to slow down and stop.

The driver of the Dodge had stopped as directed. As the driver of a 2023 International MV607, a 47-year-old male, traveling the same direction approached, he collided with the Dodge, which then struck the flagger.

The construction worker, a 44-year-old female, sustained fatal injuries. The two drivers suffered minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, about two miles east of Wessington. Seat belt use by the drivers is under investigation.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

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