A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 14 near Highmore, South Dakota, left one man dead and injured five others on Sunday afternoon, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Terry Zaske, a 48-year-old resident of South Dakota, sustained fatal injuries in the collision.
Crash Details and Casualties
The incident occurred along Highway 14, according to state safety officials. Investigators reported that nine people were involved in the collision. Four individuals walked away from the scene uninjured, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury.
Terry Zaske was pronounced dead at the scene. State troopers and local emergency responders arrived to manage the wreckage and transport the injured patients to nearby medical facilities. The exact severity of the injuries sustained by the other five victims has not been publicly detailed by authorities.
Investigation and Response
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation into what caused the crash. Troopers temporarily closed portions of Highway 14 to conduct a crash reconstruction and clear the debris.
Authorities have not yet released additional information regarding contributing factors, such as weather conditions or vehicle speeds, as the investigation remains active. Updates will be provided by the Department of Public Safety as crash reconstruction reports are finalized.
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