SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (SDDPS) is currently investigating a crash that killed five people in the Badlands near Scenic. Few answers are available as to what happened that Wednesday night.
According to a news release from the Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday three miles east of Scenic, SD, which is just west of Badlands National Park.
Below you can find pictures of the crash site.
According to the release, the driver of a 2004 Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on SD Highway 44 near mile marker 90 and failed to negotiate a curve.
The vehicle entered the north ditch and struck a concrete barrier, the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames.
The driver and four passengers died at the scene. The names of those involved have not been released, pending the notification of family members.
SDDPS said they have no update as of Monday and will deliver an updated release at the conclusion of the investigation.
Other agencies that assisted in the case are Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Scenic Fire Department, Rapid City Fire Department and Pennington County Search And Rescue.
SDDPS wrote in an email to KELOLAND News: “The safety message applies anywhere in the state: watch your speed, reduce speed for conditions, buckle up, stay alert/don’t drive distracted or impaired.”
