One killed in two-vehicle crash near Herrick

By Mitchell Republic

January 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM

HERRICK, S.D. — A Fairfax woman died in a two-car crash, nine miles north of Herrick Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11.

The names of the persons 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 2001 Ford F-250, a 40-year-old male from Herrick, was traveling northbound on 350th Avenue near 286th Street. At the same time, the driver of a 2007 Honda CR-V, a 59-year-old female from Fairfax, was traveling southbound on 350th Avenue. The vehicles met at the crest of a hill where they collided.

The driver of the Ford was uninjured. The driver of the Honda sustained fatal injuries. Neither driver was wearing a seat belt.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:09 p.m. Saturday.

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

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

By Mitchell Republic

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One killed in two-vehicle crash near Herrick

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