Woman dies, another seriously injured in crash near Armour involving semi
Authorities say a 2004 Chrysler Town and Country, towing a small utility trailer, collided with the back of a 2008 Peterbilt 389 hauling a dump trailer at about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, 10 miles northeast of Armour.
The crash occurred on South Dakota Highway 44 and 398th Avenue. The driver of the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. A passenger, a 29-year-old female from Sioux Falls, sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries. Seat belt use is under investigation at this time.
The driver of the semi, a 38-year-old male from Tyndall, was uninjured and was wearing his seat belt. The names of those involved have not been released pending notification of family members.
Authorities say the semi slowed down to make a right turn, which is when the Chrysler colleged with the right rear side of the dump trailer.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating.
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