A 53 year old female died Tuesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 85, 13 miles southwest of Cheyenne Crossing, SD.
The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members.
Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2023 Harley Davidson Street Glide was traveling northbound on US 85 near mile marker three. Failing to negotiate a curve, the motorcycle left the roadway and lost control. The motorcycle overturned as it entered the east ditch where it came to final rest. The driver suffered fatal injuries from the crash.
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.