One Person Dead in Brookings County Crash

 

One person died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of White.

The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members.

A 2001 Chevrolet Malibu was southbound on 478th Avenue when the vehicle left the roadway and eventually hit a tree.

The 18-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant and was wearing a seat belt.

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