Authorities in Huron are investigating a car-pedestrian accident involving the Beadle County Sheriff. Huron police say 37 year-old Sam Aung stepped out into traffic in front of a Beadle County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle driven by Sheriff Doug Solem….
Huron Public Safety Director Gary Will, Jr. says Aung was wearing camouflaged clothing at the time and believes alcohol use by Aung may be a factor in the case….
The accident happened just before eight P-M Tuesday night. Will says the fall can be a poor time of year for visibility….
The Huron Police Department reminds pedestrians to wear light colored clothing to aid in visibility and take extra precautions before crossing roads as darkness is arriving earlier with the onset of fall. Extra caution is advised especially for those wearing darker colored apparel.